Chemeen Theeyal (Prawns)

Ingredientsfor 4 servings

• 1/2 kg Prawns Chemeen
• 200 g Onion cut long
• 6 nos Green chillies cut long
• 1 nos Coconut shredded finely
• 1/2 tsp Fenugreek seeds (Uluva)
• 2 tsp Coriander powder
• 6 nos Red chilly (Kollamulaku)
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
• 2 tbsp Coconut oil
• 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
• 2 Stems Curry leaves
• Sambhar tamarind, as needed
• 8 nos Small onions(cut into small pieces (Kunjulli)

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Heat 1 tbsp of oil in a pan.

2. Step 2

   Add fenugreek seeds and when it becomes red, add red chillies, coriander powder and coconut.

3. Step 3

   Fry till they become brown in colour. Cool for a while.

4. Step 4

   Grind without water till oil separates.

5. Step 5

   Add 1/4 glass of water and mix to grind well.

6. Step 6

   Clean the prawns and add to green chilly, onion cut long, turmeric powder, salt and boil nicely.

7. Step 7

   Add tamarind juice.

8. Step 8

   When it starts boiling, add the ground paste to the prawns and boil again.

9. Step 9

   Add curry leaves.

10. Step 10

    Warm coconut oil in another pan.

11. Step 11

    Add mustard seeds, fenugreek, and onions cut small and fry for a min and add to the prawn curry.

12. Step 12

    Close the pan so as not to lose the flavour.