Prawn Fry | Shrimp Fry | Chemeen Varuval recipe with Step by Step pics and a video.
Prawn is a tasty seafood. It is usually cooked so quickly and makes a delicious appearance in the table whenever they make their presence. .There are so many ways to cook them but one common way to prepare is the Fry . The difference is the masala which is used to cook the prawns and that is how the taste differs.
Prawn is a very popular dish especially in parties , so many variations can be done but it is always a winner when made into appetizer or starter Because it is always a crowd pleaser and favorite.
Types of Prawn
Depending on the regions they are present there are so many varieties of prawn . How ever the most commonly used varieties for cooking is as prawn or Shrimp.Generally the bigger prawns are referred as Tiger Prawns and King Prawns and they are also commonly used in cooking.
Difference between Prawn and Shrimp
The anatomies of both are different , but both can be cooked in the similar fashion.
Prawn in regional languages
Prawn is called as Iral in Tamil , Chemeen in Malayalam ,Royyala in Telugu,Sigadi in Kannada,jhinga Hindi, Chingri in Bengali. Other common term is Shrimp.
Variations in Prawn Fry
The main variation in Prawn Fry preparation is the masala used.Based on the region it is cooked it different ways For eg. in Kerala it is cooked in coconut oil ,other regions it may not be. Also Prawns can be deep fried or shallow fried either way it tastes great. In this recipe i have shallow fried.
Similar Prawn Recipes in blog!!
I have posted Kuzhambu , Biryani ,Noodules and so many other recipes with prawn in blog already . You can check all the prawn recipes here.
Hers is the video on how to make this Easy and delicious Prawn Fry:
Prawn Fry
Ingredients
To Marinate
- ¼ kg Prawn
- ½ tsp Red Chilli powder
- ½ tsp Garam Masala
- ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
- 1 tsp ginger garlic paste
- ½ tsp Corn Flour
- ¼ tsp Fennel Seeds powder
- Salt as needed
- 1 spring Curry Leaves
Other Ingredients
- 1 tbsp Coconut Oil
- 2 spring Curry Leaves
Instructions
- Clean and devein the Prawns . In a bowl add in the Cleaned Prawns
- To this add in Red Chilli powder ,Garam Masala, Ginger garlic paste.
- Also add Corn Flour ,Fennel Seeds powder and the required Salt.
- Finally add in a spring of curry leaves and mix well .Allow it to Marinate for 30 mins.
- Heat a pan with coconut oil once its hot add in the prawns. Fry in a low medium flame for 1 min.
- Flip and cook the other side for another 1 min. Continue to cook for about 5 mins.Flip and cook on regular intervals.
- Garnish a spring of curry leaves and switch off the flame.
Video
Notes
- 1 tsp of rice flour can also be added for a more crispy Prawn Fry.
- Dont cook for a longer time, The prawn might turn rubbery.
- The prawns can be deep fried also. If deep frying fry for 5 mins. The prawns will be cooked.
Step by Step Pictures:
1.Clean and devein the Prawns . In a bowl add in the Cleaned Prawns.To this add in Red Chilli powder ,Garam Masala
2.Add in Turmeric powder ,Ginger garlic paste and Corn Flour ,
3.Add Fennel Seeds powder and the required Salt.Combine everything.
4.Finally add in a spring of curry leaves and mix well .Allow it to Marinate for 30 mins.Heat a pan with coconut oil
5. Once the pan is hot add in the prawns. Fry in a low medium flame for 1 min. Fry in a low medium flame for 1 min.Flip and cook the other side for another 1 min. Continue cooking for about 5 mins.Flip and cook on regular intervals.Garnish a spring of curry leaves and switch off the flame.
Tasty and delicious prawn Fry is now ready to be served.
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