Kerala Style Prawns Roast – Chemmeen Roast

 

Ingredient 

• Prawns – 1 kg
• Shallots – 20 to 22 nos
• Garlic – 10 to 12 nos
• Curry leaves – 2 to 3 sprigs
• Coriander powder – 1 1/2 tbsp
• Red chilli powder – 2 tbsp
• Turmeric powder – 1 tbsp
• Oil – for frying
• Salt – to taste

Method

1. In a bowl, add cleaned prawns and salt.
2. Then add coriander powder, red chilli powder, and turmeric powder.
3. Mix them well and marinate for 10 to 12 minutes.
4. Heat oil in a pan.
5. Add marinated prawns and fry until they become a light golden brown.
6. Drain them well and keep them aside.
7. Take a bowl and add red chilli powder, coriander powder and turmeric powder.
8. Add some water, mix them well, and set aside.
9. Heat oil in a pan; add chopped shallots, ginger, and curry leaves.
10. Sauté them well until the shallots become transulant.
11. Then add the mix of red chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric, etc.
12. Mix them well for a few minutes.
13. Once the masala mixture is ready, add the fried prawns and mix well.
14. Pour some water over them and thoroughly mix them.
15. Now add some coriander powder and mix them well.
16. Then cook for 3 to 4 minutes.
17. Remove from the heat and set aside.

Source: Village Cooking Kerala