Shrimp 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 8 servings
- 40 nos Shrimps medium sized, cooked, Chemmeen
- 15 nos Pearl onions don`t chop (Kunjulli)
- 1 nos Onion chopped, big
- 8 nos Green chillies split half
- 2 Stems Curry leaves
- 1 tsp Mustard seeds
- 4 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 Can Coconut milk
- 1 nos Tomato sliced, big
- 1 tbsp Vinegar
- Ginger garlic paste - 2 tsp
- 1 tsp Chilly powder
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
- 21/2 tsp Coriander powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
Marinate shrimps with vinegar, ginger-garlic paste, chilly powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, black pepper and salt for at least 1/2 hour.
Step 2
Set a pan over medium heat and pour in the oil.
Step 3
Let the mustard seeds crackle.
Step 4
Add marinated shrimps into it.
Step 5
Cook for about 5 minutes on a medium-high flame. Stir it occasionally.
Step 6
Add whole pearl onions, chopped onions, green chillies and curry leaves and cook on a medium flame for about 15 minutes.
Step 7
Let the juice in shrimp and the onions mix with each other.
Step 8
Once the onions are transparent, add coconut milk.
Step 9
Boil it for about 5 minutes.
Step 10
Add sliced tomato to the boiling curry and close with a lid.
Step 11
Turn off the heat and let it stay undisturbed for at least 15 minutes.
Step 12
Add required salt.
Step 13
Goes well with Appam, Chappathis and Rice.
Step 14
If the shrimp is uncooked, just marinate them and stir fry in the oil for about 15 minutes on medium heat and proceed to the remaining steps.
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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