Irumbam Puli Chemmeen Curry
A traditional Kerala curry where prawn simmers gently in a spiced coconut gravy until every piece soaks up the flavours. The curry leaves and raw coconut oil finish add that characteristic Kerala fragrance.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 150 g Bilimbi fruit Irumpampuli
- 1 cup Dried Prawns
- 3 nos Green Chillies — chopped
- 4 nos Shallots — sliced
- 1/2 cup Coconut — grated
- 1 tsp Chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- Mustard seeds, a few
- 2 nos Dry red chillies
- Salt, to taste
- 1 tsp Oil
Preparation
Step 1
Roast dried prawns and cook it with water, enough salt, green chillies and turmeric powder.
Step 2
When it cooked, add bilimbi fruit and cook in low flame until done.
Step 3
Grind coconut with chilly powder and coriander powder. Add this to the cooked bilimbi fruit.
Step 4
Warm the oil in a kadai, let the mustard seeds crackle, add dry red chilly, shallots, cook well. Pour this to the curry. Serve hot.
Tip
For a thicker gravy, cook uncovered on medium heat for the last few minutes. For a thinner consistency, add a splash of warm water.
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