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Kerala Prawn Roast (Chemmeen Ularthiyathu)
A dry, spicy preparation where the masala coats the prawns thickly. The flavor of coconut slices (thenga kothu) fried in the oil is unbeatable.
45m
Total Time
3
Servings
medium
Difficulty
🌶️🌶️🌶️hot
Spice Level
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
25 minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
Marinate prawns with turmeric, chilli powder, and salt.
Soak kokum in a little warm water.
Heat coconut oil, fry coconut slices until brown.
Add ginger, garlic, and curry leaves. Sauté onions.
Add spice powders and cook for a minute.
Add prawns and kokum water. Cook on high heat.
Allow water to evaporate and roast the prawns in the masala until dry.
Finish with fresh coconut oil and curry leaves.
Tags
seafoodspicystarterauthentic
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