Dry Prawn Fry
Unakka Chemmeen Ulli Mulakittathu
Also called Unakka Chemmeen Fry, Dried shrimp fry
- 9 ingredients
- 9 steps
Ingredients
- Dry Prawns – 1 cup
- Onions – 2 large (chopped finely)
- Dry red chillies – 10
- Chilly Powder – 1 teaspoon
- Curry leaves – 2 sprigs
- Mustard seeds – 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt – to taste
- Vinegar – 1 tablespoon
- Oil – 2 tablespoons
How to make Dry Prawn Fry
- Clean, wash and drain dried prawns.
- Crush the chopped onions with the dry red chillies.
- In a pan add oil and splutter mustard seeds.
- Add the crushed onions, chillies and curry leaves and sauté till the onions turn golden brown.
- Add red chilly powder to the pan, stir for a few seconds and then pour in the vinegar.
- Add the prawns and stir fry.
- Cover the pan and cook prawns on a low heat for about 5 – 10 minutes or till all the water is absorbed.
- Check for seasoning and add more salt if necessary.
- Remove from flame and serve with rice and Sambar.
Prawn Fry