Prawns Nadan 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 9 servings
- 1/2 kg Prawns medium
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric
- Salt, to taste
- 11/2 tsp Chilly powder
- 1/2 Of Coconut — grated
- 6 nos Garlic
- Ginger small piece
- 2 nos Onion — cut into small pieces, big
- 3 nos Green chillies — slit
- 1 nos Mango — sliced
- 2 nos Drum stick — cut into small pieces
- 1/2 kg Jack fruit seed — chopped
- 1 Spring Curry leaves
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- Oil, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Cook the cleaned prawns with turmeric powder, salt, chilly powder and little water.
Step 2
Add mango pieces, drumstick and jack fruit seeds to above mixture and cook well.
Step 3
When it boils, blend the grated coconut, garlic and ginger to a smooth paste and add to above curry.
Step 4
Put another pan onto the stove and pour oil. Heat oil and let the mustard seeds crackle. Fry curry leaves, big onion and green chillies.
Step 5
When the onion gets brownish, pour it into the curry and 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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