Chemmeen Manga Curry | Prawns Mango Curry
A deeply satisfying chemmeen manga curry simmered slowly with freshly ground spices and coconut. The kind of gravy that thickens as it rests and rewards patience with layered, rounded flavour.
Ingredientsfor 6 servings
- 250 g Cleaned prawns
- 1 small Raw mango — chopped
- 2 large Tomato — chopped
- 4 Green chilly — chopped
- 3 nos Shallots — chopped
- 1/2 tsp Fenugreek seeds
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- 2 tsp Red chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp Oil
- Curry leaves, a few
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Clean and wash the prawns nicely.
Step 2
Add red chilly powder, turmeric powder and salt.
Step 3
Add 2 cups water and set aside.
Step 4
Cut the veggies and keep it ready.
Step 5
Grind coconut with cumin seeds, shallots and little water to make a thick smooth paste.
Step 6
Heat the oil in a clay pot and let the mustard seeds crackle and fenugreek seeds. Add shallots and cook until it is golden brown.
Step 7
Add tomato, green chilly and Let it cook for 3 minutes.
Step 8
Add prawns and masala water into it and cook for around 10-15 minutes. Add mango pieces along with it.
Step 9
Add the ground paste to the curry. Add water if required to get the correct consistency.
Step 10
Stir everything together thoroughly and bring it to a slow boil.
Step 11
Serve while still hot with rice.
Tip
Let the curry rest for at least 15 minutes after cooking — the flavours deepen as it sits. Reheated curry almost always tastes better than fresh.
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