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    Kerala style Prawn Masala ( Iral Pirattal )

    Posted on Mar 1, 2018 · Last Updated on Apr 13, 2024 by Sharmila Kingsly

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    Kerala style Prawn Masala is one delicious Kerala dish prepared with prawn and other spices. It is cooked using the flavourful coconut oil.

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    Kerala style Prawn Masala Recipe | Iral Pirattal

    Prawn is one of the most loved seafood in my house. It is so easy to cook and very few ingredients can make it a best dish to suit our taste buds.

    This Kerala style Chemmeen pirattal is one such dish. I learned this from my neighbor house aunty.

    Checkout Prawn pepper Roast ,Kerala Prawn Roast recipes too.

    Kerala style Prawn Masala Recipe | Iral Pirattal

    How to make Chemmeen pirattal

       1.    Clean and devein the Prawns .To this add in Salt, turmeric powder and pepper powder mix well and set aside for 30 mins to marinate.
    Step 1 - Kerala style Prawn Masala Recipe

     2.    Heat oil in a pan and add in the marinated prawns .The prawns will start leaving water and cook.Step 2 - Kerala style Prawn Masala Recipe
     3.    Once they are almost cooked remove from the pan and set aside. In the same pan add in chopped onions.

    Step 3 - Kerala style Prawn Masala Recipe

     4.    Next add in ginger garlic and red chilli paste and curry leaves cook till they turn to a slight golden brown colour. Add Red Chili powder, Turmeric powder and salt.

    Step 4 - Kerala style Prawn Masala Recipe

     5.    Mix well and cook for 2 mins, Next add in the water so that the masala becomes saucy.

    Step 5 - Kerala style Prawn Masala Recipe

     6.    Cook in a high flame till the water evaporates and the masala gets coated over the prawn. When the moisture completely gets dried and masala coats the prawn well. Switch off the flame.

    Step 6 - Kerala style Prawn Masala Recipe
    Serve hot with Steamed rice and Rasam.
    Kerala style Prawn Masala Recipe | Iral Pirattal

    Tips & Variations

    • Use Kashmiri Red Chilli powder for a bright red color.
    •  Pairs well with Rasam and Steamed Rice. Goes well with roti also
    •  Garnish with more curry leaves in the end for extra flavour.

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    Kerala style Prawn Masala | Iral Pirattal

    Kerala style Prawn Masala is one delicious Kerala dish prepared with prawn and other spices. It is cooked using the flavourful coconut oil.
    Prep Time10 minutes mins
    Cook Time20 minutes mins
    Marination Time30 minutes mins
    Total Time1 hour hr
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Kerala
    Servings: 3
    Calories: 144kcal
    Author: Sharmila Kingsly
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    Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

    Ingredients

    To Marinate :

    • 250 gms Prawn
    • ½ tsp Turmeric powder
    • 1 tsp Pepper powder
    • Salt as needed

    Other Ingredients :

    • 3 Onion medium sized
    • 2 tsp Ginger garlic red chilli paste
    • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
    • 1 tsp Red Chilli powder
    • Salt as needed
    • 2 sprigs Curry leaves
    • 1 tbsp Coconut oil
    • 4 tbsp Water

    Instructions 

    • Clean and devein the Prawns .To this add in Salt, turmeric powder and pepper powder mix well and set aside for 30 mins to marinate.
    • Heat oil in a pan and add in the marinated prawns .The prawns will start leaving water and cook.
    • Once they are almost cooked remove from the pan and set aside. In the same pan add in chopped onions.
    • Next add in ginger garlic and red chilli paste and curry leaves cook till they turn to a slight golden brown colour. Add Red Chili powder, Turmeric powder and salt.
    • Mix well and cook for 2 mins, Next add in the water so that the masala becomes saucy.
    • Cook in a high flame till the water evaporates and the masala gets coated over the prawn. When the moisture completely gets dried and masala coats the prawn well. Switch off the flame.

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    Notes

    • Use Kashmiri Red Chilli powder for a bright red color.
    •  Pairs well with Rasam and Steamed Rice. Goes well with roti also
    •  Garnish with more curry leaves in the end for extra flavour.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 144kcal | Carbohydrates: 115.5g | Protein: 10.8g | Fat: 4.8g | Saturated Fat: 3.6g | Sodium: 19mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 4.3g | Sugar: 3.6g | Calcium: 40mg | Iron: 5mg
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