Chemmen Ulathu
Fresh prawn cooked the Kerala way — with coconut, curry leaves, and a tartness that comes from kudampuli or tamarind. Coastal Kerala cooking at its simplest and best.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 1/2 kg Prawns Chemmeen
- 1 nos Onion finely chopped, large
- 2 nos Green chillies — finely chopped
- Ginger — crushed
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- Salt, to taste
- Curry leaves A, a few
- 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
- 2 tbsp Oil
Preparation
Step 1
Heat up a pan or a kadai.
Step 2
Add the cleaned prawns, all powders, 1/4 of chopped onion, crushed ginger, green chillies and salt along with a little water.
Step 3
Cook for 10 - 15 minutes.
Step 4
Heat the oil in another pan or kadai.
Step 5
Let the mustard seeds crackle and cook curry leaves.
Step 6
Add the remaining chopped onion and fry, till they goes golden brown.
Step 7
Add the cooked prawns into it and fry, till the oil separates or it becomes dry.
Tip
Never stir a fish curry with a spoon. Shake the pot gently to coat the pieces — stirring breaks them apart.
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