Ingredients: 1 cup dried prawns / unakka chemmeen8 dry red chillies2 cups grated coconut1 inch piece ginger, finely chopped5 shallots, chopped3-4 sprigs curry leavessmall gooseberry sized tamarind, cut into pieces3/4 tsp salt Preparation:
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Crispy Thread Prawns
Ingredients: 300 gm big prawns, cleaned1/2 tbsp chilli powder1 tsp pepper powder1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste1 tbsp lemon juice1/4 cup plain flour1/4 cup cornflour1 eggsalt to tastespring roll sheets, as requiredoil, for frying Preparation:
Prawn / Chemmeen Kakkam
Ingredients: 1 kg prawns/ chemmeen, cleaned1 + 3 onions, sliced1-1 1/2 tbsp red chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 inch ginger, crushed5 garlic cloves, crushed1 green chilli, chopped2 tomatoes, chopped1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tbsp coriander powder1/2 cup water1 tsp garam masala2 tbsp coriander leaves, choppedsalt to tasteoil, as required Preparation: Recipe Source: lejnaskitchen (Instagram)
Crispy Garlic Prawns
Ingredients: 300 gm prawns, cleaned1/4 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp red chilli flakes1/2 tsp pepper powder1 tsp soy sauce2 tsp garlic, finely chopped2 tsp bread crumbs2 tsp plain flour1/4 tsp baking powdersalt to tasteoil, for frying Preparation:
Nadan Chemmeen Fry / Prawns Fry
Ingredients: 1/2 kg prawns / chemmeen (I used small prawns)1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste1 1/2 tbsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powdersalt to taste2 sprig curry leaves2 green chillies, chopped3-4 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Kadal Kootu ( Mixed Seafood Roast )
Ingredients: 3 crabs, cut into pieces8-10 prawns, cleaned1/2 cup squid, cut into round pieces8-10 mussels, cleaned12-15 big clams, cleaned1 big onion, sliced3 green chillies, slit2 tsp ginger-garlic paste2 sprig curry leaves1 big tomato, grind to a paste1 tsp turmeric powder2 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder2 tsp coriander powder1 tsp pepper powder1 tsp garam masala1 tsp fennel […]
Thenga Aracha Chemmeen Curry / Prawn Curry
Ingredients: 1/2 kg prawns / chemmeen, cleaned1 cup grated coconut2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp red chilli powder1/4 tsp turmeric powdersmall lemon sized tamarind, soaked in little water4 shallots, crushedsmall piece ginger1 green chilli2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 tsp coconut oil1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds5 shallots, sliced Preparation:
Prawn / Chemmeen Bonda
Ingredients: 150 gm prawns / chemmeen, cleaned1 1/2 tsp + 1 tsp chilli powder1/4 tsp + 1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp pepper powder1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped1 tbsp garlic, finely chopped2 green chillies, chopped2 medium onions, chopped1 sprig curry leaves, chopped1 tsp garam masala1/2 tsp fennel powder2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped1 big […]
Prawn / Chemmeen Kondattam
Ingredients: 400 gm prawns / chemmeen, cleaned1 tbsp + 1 tbsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp pepper powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp + 1/2 tsp garam masala1 tsp + 1 tbsp ginger-garlic pastejuice of 1/2 lemon1/4 tsp fennel seeds2 clovessmall piece cinnamon2 tbsp coconut bits1 cup shallots, sliced1/2 tsp coriander powder1-2 tsp red chilli flakes1 tbsp […]
Peechinga Chemmeen Thoran / Ridge Gourd – Prawns Thoran
Ingredients: 1 peechinga/ ridge gourd, 3/4-1 cup small prawns, cleaned1 small onion, sliced3 garlic cloves, crushed2 green chillies, slit1 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp turmeric powder1 tsp chilli powder1/2 cup grated coconutsalt to taste1 tsp mustard seeds1 1/2 tbsp oil Preparation: Peel and chop ridge gourd into small pieces. Heat oil in a pan and splutter […]
Beetroot Prawns / Beetroot Prawn Roast
Ingredients: 1/2 kg prawns, cleaned1 medium beetroot, grated1 big onion, thinly sliced1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste5 green chillies, chopped1 sprig curry leaves1 big tomato, chopped1 1/2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1/2 tsp pepper powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder1/2 tsp garam masala1 tbsp tomato saucesalt to taste2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation: Heat oil in a […]
Prawn / Chemmeen Peera Pattichathu
Ingredients: 350 gm prawns / chemmeen, cleaned1 1/2 – 2 cup grated coconut1 tsp chilli powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder6 shallots, sliced2 tsp ginger, sliced1 tsp garlic, chopped4 green chillies, slit2 sprig curry leaves2 kudampuli / gambooge, cut into pieces1 tbsp coconut oilsalt to taste Preparation: Soak kudampuli in enough water for 15 minutes. In a […]