Chemmeen Roast Masala
Slow-roasted in coconut oil with a generous hand of spices, this prawn fry develops layers of flavour as it dries out on the pan. The patience pays off — every piece is coated and concentrated.
Ingredientsfor 3 servings
- 1/2 kg Prawns
- 1 nos Onion — sliced
- 1 nos Tomato — sliced
- 4 nos Green chillies
- Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
- 2 tsp Garam masala
- 1 tsp Vinegar
- 2 tsp Soya sauce
- 1 tbsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- 2 tsp Chilly powder
- 1 tsp Pepper
- Salt, to taste
- Curry leaves, a few
- Coriander leaves, a few
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing chemmeen roast masala, first marinate prawns with 1 tsp coriander powder, 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste, pepper, 1 tsp chilly powder and turmeric.
Step 2
Marinate for 1 hour. Fry it in oil and set aside.
Step 3
Heat kadai and pour same oil. Add garam masala, onion and green chillies.
Step 4
Add ginger-garlic paste and tomatoes.
Step 5
Fry well. Add coriander powder, chilly powder and turmeric.
Step 6
Add curry leaves and coriander leaves. Add the fried prawns, vinegar and soya sauce. Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 7
Sprinkle little water to make a semi masala(add salt if required).
Step 8
Chemmeen roast masala is ready.
Tip
The final handful of curry leaves should go in right at the end, off the heat — they should crackle and crisp in the residual heat.
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