Kerala Prawn Roast (Chemmeen Ularthiyathu)

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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.

By CoconutCoder3.9(41 ratings)Main CourseSouth Indian436 viewsUpdated 12/6/2025
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.

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