Prawns Theeyal (Chemmeen)

Ingredientsfor 8 servings

• 1 kg Prawns
• 1/4 kg Shallots — thinly sliced
• 4 nos Green chillies — chopped
• 1 nos Coconut grated, medium size
• 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
• 1 tsp Chilli powder
• 1 tsp Coriander powder
• 1/2 tsp Fenugreek powder — roasted
• 1/4 cup Tamarind pulp
• Salt, to taste
• 3 tbsp Coconut oil
• 1 tsp Mustard
• 2 nos Dry red chillies
• 2 sprig Curry leaves

Preparation

1. Step 1

   Clean and wash prawns.

2. Step 2

   Dry roast grated coconut till it goes golden brown.

3. Step 3

   Next, add turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander powder and fenugreek powder.

4. Step 4

   Roast for 2 more minutes in a low flame and remove from fire.

5. Step 5

   After cooling this roasted coconut mixture, grind it into a fine paste.

6. Step 6

   Warm the oil in a pan, allow to crackle mustard, add curry leaves and dry red chillies.

7. Step 7

   Cook sliced shallots and chopped green chillies till shallots turn soft.

8. Step 8

   Add prawns and cook for a while.

9. Step 9

   Add the roasted coconut paste along with tamarind pulp, salt and required quantity of water. 10)Cook the dish in a medium flame till it reaches the required consistency.

10. Step 10

    Remove from fire and serve hot with rice.