Chemmeen Fry
Pan-fried until the edges go dark and crispy, this prawn fry is the kind of dish you eat standing in the kitchen before it ever reaches the table. Dry-roasted with spices and finished with a fistful of curry leaves.
Ingredientsfor 2 servings
- 1 Lb Jumbo shrimps Chemmeen
- 2 tbsp Chilly powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1/4 tsp Coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp Pepper powder
- 1 tbsp Lime juice
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- Oil enough to shallow fry
- Water if needed to make paste
- Curry Leaves A, a few
Preparation
Step 1
Mix together all the powders along with the lime juice and a little water.
Step 2
Marinate the shrimps with the above for about 30 minutes.
Step 3
Warm the oil in a pan or a kadai.
Step 4
Add curry leaves and immediately, add the marinated shrimps.
Step 5
Fry, till done or crispy.
Step 6
Goes well with steamed rice.
Tip
Patience at the dry-roasting stage is everything. The longer you let the moisture evaporate, the more concentrated the flavour becomes.
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