Kerala Prawns

A fragrant South Indian stir-fry of tiger prawns, curry leaves, and spices, served with steamed rice and lime.

Seafood Dairy Free Spicy Gluten Free Prawns Kerala

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

621.6

kcal / serving

2486.2 kcal total

Carbs

50.4g

per serving

201.5 g total

Fat

22.1g

per serving

88.4 g total

Protein

55.7g

per serving

222.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

people

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces

Tamarind Paste

ready-made

Fruits

110

Coconut

fresh, shell removed, finely sliced

piece

Lime

juice only

GrainsCereals

250

Shortgrain Rice

steamed, for serving

NutsSeeds

tsp

Mustard Seed

piece

Curry Leaves

fresh

pinch

Asafoetida

tsp

Cumin

ground

tsp

Turmeric

ground

tsp

Fenugreek Seeds

piece

Garlic

cloves, peeled, finely diced

tbsp

Coriander Leaf

fresh, chopped

pinch

Salt

to taste

pinch

Black Pepper

freshly ground, to taste

OilsFats

Vegetable Oil

Seafood

Tiger Prawn

large, heads and shells removed, de-veined

Vegetables

piece

Green Chilli

fresh, finely diced

tsp

Ginger

fresh root, chopped

piece

Onion

peeled, finely chopped

Method

Add spices, tamarind, chillies, and ginger and stir-fry for 2 minutes.

Fry onions for 3 minutes until pale golden-brown.

Incorporate garlic and stir-fry for 20 seconds.

Heat a large wok over high heat until just smoking with the oil.

Toss prawns in the mixture and stir-fry for 5 minutes until pink.

Mix in coconut, lime juice, and coriander, then season and heat for 1 minute.

Serve prawns on plates with steamed rice.

Stir-fry mustard seeds and curry leaves for 3 minutes until seeds pop.