Prawns (Konchu) Thoran
Finely chopped prawn stir-fried with grated coconut, mustard seeds, and curry leaves — this thoran is the workhorse of the Kerala meal. Quick to make, always welcome on the banana leaf alongside rice and sambar.
Ingredientsfor 4 servings
- 1 kg Prawns
- 1/2 kg Small onions (Kunjulli)
- 1 large Ginger
- 4 nos Green chillies
- Curry leaves A, a few
- 2 cup Coconut — grated
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp Chilli powder
- 1 tsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Pepper powder
- 1 tsp Garam masala powder
- 2 tbsp Coconut oil
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Clean and wash prawns.
Step 2
Slice small onions after removing the skin.
Step 3
Chop ginger and green chilies.
Step 4
Roast turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder and pepper powder together in a pan without oil.
Step 5
Mix the roasted masala with grated coconut, curry leaves and chopped green chillies.
Step 6
Mix it with hand for a better results.
Step 7
Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil.
Step 8
Let the mustard seeds crackle.
Step 9
Add sliced small onions(kochulli) and chopped ginger.
Step 10
When the onion has softened, add prawns along with salt and cook for a while.
Step 11
Add little water and close it with a lid and keep it on a medium flame until the prawns are cooked.
Step 12
After that, add the coconut mixture and garam masala and mix it well and cover it and again keep it on a very low flame for about 15 minutes.
Step 13
Remove the dish from fire when it is dry.
Step 14
Mix it again. Serve hot.
Tip
Grated coconut goes in last and cooks just long enough to warm through. Overcooking makes it chewy instead of soft.
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