KERALA STYLE PRAWN ROAST | CHEMMEEN ROAST






Ingredients

  1. Prawns- cleaned and deveined- 2 cups
  2. Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
  3. Ginger -crushed- 1 tsp
  4. Garlic crushed- 1 tsp
  5. Shallots -sliced- 1/2 cup
  6. Coconut pieces-1/4 cup
  7. Green chilies -cut vertically- 1 or 2  nos( optional)
  8. Fenugreek seeds powder-1 pinch
  9. Curry leaves- 1 sprig

For marination

  1. Kashmiri chili powder- 2 tsp
  2. Black pepper powder-1 tsp ( or to taste)
  3. Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
  4. Coriander powder-1 tsp
  5. Garam masala powder-3/4 to 1 tsp
  6. Salt to taste

Method

  • Combine prawns with  all the ingredients for marination and keep aside for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds,let it splutter.Now add ginger,garlic,shallots and coconut pieces.Saute for 1 or 2 minutes.
  • Now add green chilies and fenugreek powder.Mix well for few seconds.
  • Add the marinated prawns and curry leaves.Add more salt if required.Cover and cook over medium low heat, just until done.
  • Add more curry leaves ,if desired.
NOTE
For best results use homemade garam masala.