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    Chemmeen Thoran | Prawn Stir Fry | Shrimp Coconut Masala

    Posted on Nov 19, 2018 · Last Updated on Jan 23, 2022 by sharmila kingsly

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    Chemmeen Thoran Recipe | Prawn Stir Fry
    Chemmeen Thoran Recipe | Prawn Stir Fry with step by step pictures. Prawn is one of my favourite sea food. Whenever I buy prawn I always look for a different recipe. But this Chemmeen Thoran is one common side dish mom makes with prawn and it goes perfectly well with White Rice and Fish Fry. Somehow I missed to share the recipe these many days.

    In this thoran Pranws are cooked in a yummy coconut based masala which makes it so flavorful. Now lets see how to prepare Chemmeen thoran.

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    Chemmeen Thoran Recipe | Prawn Stir Fry

     Step by step Method with pictures: 
     1.     
    Heat a pan with oil, once its hot add in Mustard Seeds and Fennel Seeds ,let them splutter and then add in the curry leaves and Dry red chilli. Saute and the add in the chopped small onions. Saute till they turn glossy.

    2.     Chop the prawn insto small pieces and marinate them with salt, Turmeric powder and chilli powder and set aside. Meanwhile grind the ingredients mentioned under the “To Grind” section to a coarse paste and set aside.

    3.     Once the onions are done add in the crushed ginger saute till the raw smell leaves and then add in the marinated prawn and then add on the Ground coconut masala.

      4.     Mix everything together and then cover and cook. The prawns will start to leave water and cook. After 5 mins open the lid and cook till the prawns become dry and get cooked completely. Switch off and serve hot with Rice.  

    Serve with White Rice and Fish Fry.
    Chemeen Thoran Recipe | Prawn Stir Fry
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    Chemeen Thoran | Shrimp Coconut Masala

    Prawn thoran is one common side dish mom makes with prawn and it goes perfectly well with White Rice and Fish Fry
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time10 mins
    Total Time20 mins
    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: Kerala
    Servings: 3
    Calories:
    Author: sharmila kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    • Prawns – ¼ kg
    • Coconut Oil – 1 tbsp
    • Fennel Seeds – ½ tsp
    • Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp
    • Curry Levaes a spring
    • Shallots – 8- 10
    • Crushed ginger – ½ tsp
    • Dry Red Chilli – 3
    • Chilli powder – ½ tsp
    • Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
    • Salt as needed

    To Grind :

    • Coconut – ¼ cup
    • Shallots - 3
    • Garlic pods – 3
    • Dry Red Chilli - 2

    Instructions 

    • Heat a pan with oil, once its hot add in Mustard Seeds and Fennel Seeds ,let them splutter and then add in the curry leaves and Dry red chilli. Saute and the add in the chopped small onions. Saute till they turn glossy.
    • Chop the prawn insto small pieces and marinate them with salt, Turmeric powder and chilli powder and set aside. Meanwhile grind the ingredients mentioned under the “To Grind” section to a coarse paste and set aside.
    • Once the onions are done add in the crushed ginger saute till the raw smell leaves and then add in the marinated prawn and then add on the Ground coconut masala.
    • Mix everything together and then cover and cook. The prawns will start to leave water and cook. After 5 mins open the lid and cook till the prawns become dry and get cooked completely. Switch off and serve hot with Rice.

    Notes

    •  Goes well with Steamed Rice.
    •  Coconut Oil gives and awesome flavour. So don’t miss that.
    •  Instead of marinating the prawns you can also add the masala powders directly and cook. Tastes good in both ways.
    Keyword Chemmeen Thoran, Prawn Stir Fry, Shrimp Coconut Masala
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