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    Chettinad Prawn Curry

    Posted on Aug 22, 2018 · Last Updated on Apr 17, 2024 by Sharmila Kingsly

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    Chettinad Prawn Curry Recipe | Chettinad Iral Kuzhambu

    Chettinad Prawn Curry Recipe | Chettinad Iral Kuzhambu with Step by step photos. Sharing today a yummy kuzhmabu made with prawns and freshly ground masala which id cooked to perfection. It sure will never fail to please your taste buds. It goes very well Rice, Idli or Dosa. Check out the other Chettinad Recipes available in my space too. Now lets see how to prepare Chettinad Prawn Curry.

     
    Chettinad Prawn Curry Recipe | Chettinad Iral Kuzhambu
     
        Step by step Method with pictures: 
         1.    Dry roast the ingredients mentioned under “To Roast and Grind section” .Once it is roasted allow it to cool done and then add in little water and grind it to a fine paste. Set aside till use.

    2.    Heat oil in a pan ,once it is hot add in the Fennel seeds let it splutter and then add in the curry leaves next add in the onions and saute till glossy.

    3.    Next add in the ginger garlic paste and cook till the raw smell leaves and then add in the tomatoes and cook till it leaves oil. Next add in the ground masala paste.

    4.    Add in the required water and mix well. Now add in the Coriander powder, Red Chilli powder, Garam Masala, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well.

    5.    Let it come to a boil and then add in the cleaned prawns. Cover and cook.

    6.    Once the prawns are cooked simmer for few mins and then switch off the flame. Finally garnish with coriander leaves.

    Serve hot with Idli  ,Dosa or Rice.
    Chettinad Prawn Curry Recipe | Chettinad Iral Kuzhambu

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    Chettinad Prawn Curry

    Chettinad Prawn Curry is a delicious chettinad style kuzhambu made with freshly ground spices.
    Prep Time30 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Total Time50 minutes mins
    Course: Kuzhambu
    Cuisine: Chettinad
    Servings: 5
    Calories: 134kcal
    Author: Sharmila Kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    • ¼ kg Prawn
    • 2 tbsp Oil
    • 1 tsp Fennel seeds
    • 1 sprig Curry leaves
    • 1 Onion
    • 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
    • 2 Tomato
    • 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
    • 1 tsp Coriander powder
    • ½ tsp Garam Masala
    • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
    • Salt as needed

    To Roast and Grind :

    • ¼ cup Coconut
    • 1 tsp Fennel seeds
    • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
    • ½ tsp Pepper Corns
    • ¼ tsp Fenugreek seeds
    • 2 Cloves
    • 2 Cardamom pods
    • 1 inch Cinnamon stick

    Instructions 

    • Dry roast the ingredients mentioned under “To Roast and Grind section” .Once it is roasted allow it to cool done and then add in little water and grind it to a fine paste. Set aside till use.
    • Heat oil in a pan ,once it is hot add in the Fennel seeds let it splutter and then add in the curry leaves next add in the onions and saute till glossy.
    • Next add in the ginger garlic paste and cook till the raw smell leaves and then add in the tomatoes and cook till it leaves oil. Next add in the ground masala paste.
    • Add in the required water and mix well. Now add in the Coriander powder, Red Chilli powder, Garam Masala, turmeric powder and salt. Mix well.
    • Let it come to a boil and then add in the cleaned prawns. Cover and cook.
    • Once the prawns are cooked simmer for few mins and then switch off the flame. Finally garnish with coriander leaves.

    Notes

           ·       Serve with hot rice or Idli ,Dosa.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 6.9g | Protein: 9.4g | Fat: 8.1g | Saturated Fat: 2.4g | Cholesterol: 72mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 333mg | Fiber: 2.7g | Sugar: 2.4g | Calcium: 70mg | Iron: 3mg
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