Unakka Chemmeen Thoran
Simple, honest, and on every Kerala lunch plate — prawn thoran is coconut oil, grated coconut, and a handful of spices working quietly together. No fuss, just good food.
Ingredientsfor 5 servings
- 1 Packet Unakka chemmeen dry prawns
- 1 nos Onion — chopped
- 2 nos Green chillies
- 1 tsp Turmeric
- Curry leaves, a few
- 1 tsp Garlic — chopped
- 1 tsp Ginger — grated
- 1 tsp Mustard
- 2 nos Dry red chillies
- 1 tbsp Tamarind water
- Salt, to taste
Preparation
Step 1
For preparing unakka chemmeen thoran, first clean the prawns.
Step 2
Cook prawns with turmeric and tamarind water.
Step 3
In a bowl, mix coconut, green chillies, curry leaves, onion and ginger.
Step 4
Heat the oil in kadai, let the mustard seeds crackle and dry chillies.
Step 5
Add garlic. Add the mixed coconut mixture.
Step 6
Fry for 3 minutes.
Step 7
Add the prawns and cover it.
Step 8
Slowly stir it.
Step 9
Unakka chemmeen thoran is ready.
Tip
The pan should be completely dry when you finish — no moisture should remain. That dryness is what gives thoran its characteristic texture.
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