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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
Cook Time20 minutes
Marination Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Kerala
Servings: 3
Calories:

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.
Keyword Iral Pirattal, Kerala style Prawn Masala
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