Prawn Fry
Also called Chemmeen Fry, Chemmeen Varuthathu
- 13 ingredients
- 8 steps
Ingredients
- Prawns – 1/2kg cleaned (you can leave the tail on for a better look)
- Ginger garlic paste – 1 teaspoon
- Green chilly – 2 (finely chopped)
- Coriander powder – 1 teaspoon
- Chilly powder – 1 teaspoon
- Cumin powder – 1/4 teaspoon
- Mustard powder – 1/2 teaspoon
- Pepper powder – 1/2 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder – 1/4 teaspoon
- Vinegar – 2 tablespoons
- Curry leaves – 1 sprig (finely chopped)
- Oil – 4 tablespoons
- Salt – 1 teaspoon
How to make Prawn Fry
- In a bowl mix the coriander powder, chilly powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, pepper powder,mustard powder, vinegar, chopped curry leaves and salt and keep aside. This is your masala.
- Wash and drain the prawns and marinate with the prepared masala.
- Keep it in the fridge for 1/2 an hour.
- In a wide pan pour four tablespoons of oil.
- Add the marinated prawns and cook uncovered till the water from the prawns are absorbed. (this might take 15 minutes)
- Keep stirring, until the masala gets fried and coats the prawns.
- Add the chopped green chillies and simmer for 5 minutes.(till the oil separates)
- Remove from flame.
To Serve
Serve hot with rice.