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Kerala Style Prawn Roast | Chemmeen Roast

Kerala Style Prawn Roast is prepared by marinating prawn and then it is cooked in coconut oil and coconut which makes it more flavorful and delicious
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Marination Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Kerala
Calories:

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Ingredients

To Marinate

  • Prawns – ¼ kg or 250 gms
  • Chilli powder - 2 tsp
  • Coriander power – 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder – ½ tsp
  • Pepper powder – ½ tsp
  • Garam Masala - 1 tsp
  • Salt as needed

Other Ingredients:

  • Curry leaves – 2 springs
  • Coconut Oil- 1 tbsp
  • Crushed ginger garlic paste -1 tbsp
  • Green Chilli - 1
  • Shallots /Small onions – ½ cup
  • Freshly grated coconut – ¼ cup

Instructions 

  • Clean and devein the prawn.to this add in the “To Marinate” ingredients .Mix well and allow it to sit for an hour.
  • In a pan add coconut oil next add in Curry leaves ,green chilli and crushed ginger garlic paste ,Once the raw smell leaves add in finely chopped shallots.
  • Saute till glossy, next add in the coconut. Mix well and cook for a mix and then add in the marinated prawns.
  • Mix well and allow it to cook and the moisture complexly evaporates. This will be done in few mins.
  • Tasty and spicy prawn roast is now ready.

Notes

  • If you don’t prefer spicy reduce the chilli powder.
  •  Use Kashmiri chilli powder for a bright red colour.
  •  Instead of crushed ginger garlic you can also add ginger garlic paste.
  •  Tastes good when served Steamed Rice or Roti.
Keyword Kerala Style Prawn Roast
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