Kerala Fried Prawns
The smell of prawn cooking in coconut oil with curry leaves is the smell of every fishing village kitchen in Kerala. Quick to cook, deeply satisfying, and always served with hot rice.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 250 g Prawns
- 1 tsp Ginger/garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tbsp Chilli powder
- 1 tsp Pepper powder
- 2 tsp Lime juice
- 8-10 nos Small onions
- 5 nos Garlic cloves — optional
- Curry leaves
- Oil for frying
- Salt, as needed
Preparation
Step 1
Marinate the cleaned prawns with all the ingredients: ginger-garlic paste, turmeric powder, chilly powder, pepper powder, lime juice and required salt. Set aside for 15 - 20 minutes.
Step 2
Heat the oil in a fry pan and fry the prawns until it goes golden brown.
Step 3
Add whole small onions, garlic cloves, curry leaves and fry.
Step 4
Prawns fry is ready to serve. It goes well with rice, chapati.
Tip
Seafood cooks in minutes. The single biggest mistake is overcooking — the moment fish turns opaque or prawns curl and go pink, they are done.
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