Ingredients: 1/4 cup dried prawns / unakka chemmeen1 raw mango, chopped3/4 cup grated coconut2 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/2 tsp turmeric powder3 green chillies, slit3/4 tsp ginger, chopped3 garlic cloves, chopped1 medium onion, chopped1 medium tomato, chopped2 sprig curry leaves1/2 tsp mustard seeds1/4 tsp fenugreek seedssalt to taste2 1/2 tbsp coconut oil Preparation:
Prawns
Chemmeen – Kappa Curry / Prawn-Tapioca Curry
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup tapioca, cut into 2 inch long pieces250 gm cleaned prawns1 1/2 cup grated coconut2 1/2 + 1/4 tsp kashmiri chilli powder1 tsp coriander powder1/4 tsp turmeric powder4 + 4 shallots3-4 green chillies, slit2 sprig curry leavessalt to taste2 gambooge / kudampuli pieces2 tsp coconut oil Preparation:
Unakka Chemmeen Chammanthi Podi / Dried Prawns Chutney Powder
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:
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 […]