Chammeen Curry (Prawans Curry)- Yellow Colour
This homestyle prawn curry is built on a foundation of shallots fried dark in coconut oil and spices toasted until they release their full aroma. It tastes even better the next morning, spooned over cold leftover rice.
Ingredientsfor 5 servings
- 250 g Prawns
- 2 tbsp Coconut oil
- 1 cup Coconut — grated
- 2 nos Red chilli
- 4 nos Shallot kunji ulli
- 4 nos Green chilli
- 2 Stalks Curry leaves
- 2 nos Kokkum — soaked in water, kodum (puli)
- 1/2 tsp Chilli powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp Mustard
- 2 cm Ginger thinly — chopped
- 2 Clove garlic
- Water, to taste
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Grind coconut, garlic, coriander powder,shallots and turmeric powder into fine paste.
Step 2
Mix prawns, chilli powder, kokum,green chillies ginger and salt.
Step 3
Add water and cook the above for 10 minutes.
Step 4
Add the ground paste and simmer for 5 minutes.
Step 5
Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil.
Step 6
Add mustard, sliced shallot, red chilli, curry leaves and fry till brown.
Step 7
Add to the curry and transfer it to serving dish.
Tip
Coconut oil and curry leaves at the very end, off the heat, give the curry its characteristic Kerala aroma. Never skip this final step.
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