Monday, March 11, 2013

Prawn Coconut Milk Masala

A moderately spicy prawn preparation, flavoured with the wonderful aroma of coconut milk, small onions  and black pepper ...An authentic and mouth watering delicacy of Central Kerala ........and of course a must-try for prawn/sea food lovers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


Ingredients 

  1. Prawns(Chemmeen) : 10-15 medium size(Cleaned well)
  2. Red Chilly Powder : 1 tsp
  3. Turmeric Powder : 1/2 tsp
  4. Ginger Garlic Paste : 3/4 tsp each
  5. Salt
  6. Kudampuli : a small piece
  7. Pearl Onions : 1 Cup(thinly sliced)
  8. Green Chillies : 2(slit lengthwise)
  9. Curry Leaves : 2-3 springs
  10. Coriander Powder : 1 tsp
  11. Pepper Powder : 2 tsp
  12. Thick Coconut Milk : 1/2 Cup
  13. kudampuli - a small piece
  14. Coconut Oil




Method :


  • Marinate the prawns with the ingredients from 2-5 and keep aside for half an hour.
  • Heat oil in a pan and add onions and green chillies
  • Saute well until the onions get transparent
  • Add Coriander powder , pepper powder ,salt and saute again for 2-3 minutes
  • Now add the prawns ,small piece of kudampuli and coconut milk.
  • Combine well and allow it to boil in low flame.
  • Cover the pan
  • Cook until the prawns are combined well with the masala and coconut milk




This masala goes well with any kind of rotis, Kerala Breakfasts, and rice too......


Serve!!!!!!!!!!!!!Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!


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2 comments :

  1. Pepper powder can be kept only three months after it loses its fragrance. I advise you to use freshly ground Kampot pepper, it's a very fragrant black pepper for foodies.

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  2. Yes, I always use freshly ground black pepper...I brought fresh pepper corns from my homeland..........

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