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Prawn stir fry

Kerala style prawn stir fry

Prawns  stir fried with south Indian spices in a jiffy

Course Side Dish
Cuisine South Indian
Keyword chef indrani sen, indraniwillteach, seafood, seafood lovers
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 3
Author indrani

Ingredients

  • 10 to 12 Prawns
  • 1/2 cup Chopped onions preferably small baby onions (1/2 cup)
  • 1 cup Tomato puree
  • 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp Chilly powder
  • 1 tsp Pepper powder
  • 2 tbsp Dessicated coconut
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp Lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard Seeds
  • 2 to 4 Red chilies
  • 1 sprig Curry leaves - chopped
  • 1/4 cup Oil - for frying
  • Salt

Instructions

  1. Marinate the prawns with all the spices ,like chilly powder,desiccated coconut,pepper,turmeric,ginger garlic paste  and salt for around an hour.
  2. Add 2 tbsp of oil in the pan.
  3. Add mustard seeds ,when it splutters add red chilies and curry leaves.
  4. Add chopped onions or shallots.
  5. Add the tomato puree and let it simmer.
  6. Put the prawns and fry for 5 to 10 minutes.
  7. Take care not to over cook.add salt to taste
  8. Serve with the main course