Masala Prawns Kerala Style
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
- 1 cup Prawns
- 1 tsp Chilli powder
- 1 Onion
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Gram masala
- 1 tsp Salt
- 11/2 cup Water
- 1 tsp Coconut oil
- 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
- 5 Curry leaves
Preparation
Step 1
Cook cleaned prawns with I cup of water,turmeric powder and salt for 3 minutes.
Step 2
Drain water and keep prawns aside.
Step 3
Set a kadai over medium heat and pour in the oil add onions and Let it cook for 2 minutes.
Step 4
Add coriander powder and turmeric powder to this and cook for a minute.
Step 5
Add ginger garlic paste and chilli powder and cook for a minute.
Step 6
Add curry leaves and cooked prawns. Let it cook for 2 minutes.
Step 7
Add 1/2 cup water and let it bubble for 2 minutes.
Step 8
Close the lid and let it bubble for 2 minutes in a low flame.
Step 9
Masala prawns in Kerala style is ready to serve.
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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