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Main Course

Thenga Varutharacha Konju Curry

Cooked low and slow until the masala melds into the gravy, this prawn curry carries the unmistakable warmth of Kerala spices — black pepper, curry leaves, and coconut. Pair it with steaming rice and a crisp pappadam.

Ingredientsfor 3 servings

250 g Prawns
2 nos Onion — chopped
1 nos Tomato — chopped
2 nos Green chillies — chopped
1 tbsp Chilly powder
1 tbsp Coriander powder
1 tsp Turmeric powder
5 Cloves Garlic — chopped
1 piece Ginger — chopped
1/2 cup Coconut — grated
1 tbsp Lime juice
1/4 cup Coconut slices
Curry leaves, a few
4 nos Shallots — chopped
Salt, to taste

Preparation

Step 1
For preparing thenga varutharacha konju curry, mix turmeric, salt, lime juice and prawns.
Step 2
Fry it in oil till half cooked.
Step 3
Set a pan on the stove, add coconut, chilly powder and coriander powder.
Step 4
Roast them well and grind it.
Step 5
Set a pan on the stove, heat oi. Add onion, ginger, garlic and fry well.
Step 6
Add the tomatoes and green chillies.
Step 7
Add ground paste and cook masala well.
Step 8
Add prawns and cook prawns well.
Step 9
Lastly, Heat the oil in a kadai, fry sliced coconut pieces, curry leaves and shallots.
Step 10
When it turns dark brown, pour over gravy and serve.
Step 11
Thenga varutharacha konju curry is ready.

Tip

The oil separating from the masala is your signal that the base is properly cooked. Do not add the main ingredient before you see those pools of oil on the surface.

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Main Course

Thenga Varutharacha Konju Curry

Ingredientsfor 3 servings

250 g Prawns
2 nos Onion — chopped
1 nos Tomato — chopped
2 nos Green chillies — chopped
1 tbsp Chilly powder
1 tbsp Coriander powder
1 tsp Turmeric powder
5 Cloves Garlic — chopped
1 piece Ginger — chopped
1/2 cup Coconut — grated
1 tbsp Lime juice
1/4 cup Coconut slices
Curry leaves, a few
4 nos Shallots — chopped
Salt, to taste

Preparation

Step 1
For preparing thenga varutharacha konju curry, mix turmeric, salt, lime juice and prawns.
Step 2
Fry it in oil till half cooked.
Step 3
Set a pan on the stove, add coconut, chilly powder and coriander powder.
Step 4
Roast them well and grind it.
Step 5
Set a pan on the stove, heat oi. Add onion, ginger, garlic and fry well.
Step 6
Add the tomatoes and green chillies.
Step 7
Add ground paste and cook masala well.
Step 8
Add prawns and cook prawns well.
Step 9
Lastly, Heat the oil in a kadai, fry sliced coconut pieces, curry leaves and shallots.
Step 10
When it turns dark brown, pour over gravy and serve.
Step 11
Thenga varutharacha konju curry is ready.

Tip

The oil separating from the masala is your signal that the base is properly cooked. Do not add the main ingredient before you see those pools of oil on the surface.