Prawns Mulagguettadu (Chemmen Varavu)
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 2 servings
- 1/2 kg Prawns medium sized
- 2 nos Tomato
- 6 nos Garlic pods medium
- Curry leaves
- 1 tbsp Coconut oil
- 1 cup Coconut — grated
- 3 nos Green chillies
- 2 tbsp Red chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Marinate prawns in 1 tbsp of red chilli powder, turmeric powder and salt for 1/2 hour.
Step 2
In a vessel (or munchatti), add the cut tomatoes, green chillies, 1 tbsp red chilli powder, marinated prawns and 2 cups of water.
Step 3
Keep it for boiling at low flame.
Step 4
When water dries up (semi gravy), add curry leaves into it.
Step 5
Add the grated coconut and Stir everything together thoroughly.
Step 6
Finally add the finely chopped garlic dipped in 1 tbsp of coconut oil.
Step 7
Serve it hot.
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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