Kerala style prawn stirfry

This is a very quick recipe to adopt in a hurry .The dish does not need much preparation and is yet delicious.The dish is from the coasts of Kerala ,which is known for its natural beauty and the coastline bordered with coconut trees is heaven for seafood lovers.The Malayali people ,the residents of Kerala cook most of the dishes in coconut oil which will emanate a beautiful strong aroma.but if you are not habituated with coconut oil,you can cook in any vegetable oil.

Ingredients

1. Prawns – 10 to 12
2. Chopped onions,preferably small baby onions (1/2 cup)
3. Tomato puree (1/2 cup)
4. Ginger garlic paste – 1 tsp
5. Chilly powder – 1 tsp
6. Pepper powder – 1tsp
7. Dessicated coconut 2 tbsp
8. Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
9. Lemon juice – 1 tsp
10. Mustard Seeds(1/2 tsp)
11. Red chilies(2 to 4)
12. Curry leaves – chopped
13. Oil – for frying
14. Salt

Preparation

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

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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

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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

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