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Chettinad Prawn Curry
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Chettinad Prawn Curry

Chettinad Prawn Curry is a delicious chettinad style kuzhambu made with freshly ground spices.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Kuzhambu
Cuisine: Chettinad
Servings: 2
Calories:

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Ingredients

  • Prawn – 250 gms or ¼ kg
  • Oil – 2 tbsp
  • Fennel seeds – 1 tsp
  • Curry leaves a spring
  • Onion – 1
  • Ginger garlic paste – 1 tps
  • Tomato - 2
  • Red Chilli powder – 1 tsp
  • Coriander powder – 1 tsp
  • Garam Masala – ½ tsp
  • Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
  • Salt as needed

To Roast and Grind :

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

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.
Keyword Chettinad Prawn Kuzhabu, Prawn Curry, Prawn Kuzhambu
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