Chemmeen-Raw Mango Curry
Rich, fragrant, and full-bodied — this prawn curry gets its depth from slow-cooked shallots and a careful balance of chilli heat and tang. Serve with appam, rice, or porotta.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 200 g Prawns Chemmeen
- 1 nos Raw mango large
- 2 nos Onions
- 2 nos Tomatoes
- 3 nos Garlic pods — finely sliced
- Ginger — finely sliced
- 5 nos Green chillies
- 1 tbsp Chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp Cumin seeds — optional (Jeerakam)
- Coconut — grated, optional
- 3 nos Shallots (Kunjulli)
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 3 nos Red chillies (Kollamulaku)
- Curry leaves
- Olive oil/Coconut oil (your choice
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Remove the skin of the raw mango and slice it into medium pieces.
Step 2
Heat raw mango, sliced onions, tomatoes, ginger, garlic, green chillies, tumeric powder and chilly powder with enough water in a pan(preferably Kalchatti).
Step 3
Once the mangoes turn slightly soft, add the prawns and salt.
Step 4
Cook for some time and add the seasoning given below.
Step 5
Optional:- Grind together coconut, cumin seeds and shallots into a paste with some water and add it to the curry and allow it to boil.
Step 6
Season with mustard seeds, curry leaves, red chillies and shallots fried in oil.
Tip
Taste the gravy before adding the main ingredient. It should be well-seasoned and balanced on its own — the protein or vegetable will dilute it slightly.
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