Chemmeen(Konju) Theeyal / Kerala Style Prawns(Shrimp) Curry Recipe

Chemmeen(Konju) Theeyal / Kerala Style Prawns(Shrimp) Curry Recipe

Ingredients

Prawns - 1 lb ( I used small type of prawn)
Shallots - 1/2 cup (Sliced)
Tomato - 1 (Sliced)
Grated Coconut - 1/2 cup
Fenugerrk seed - 1 pinch
Whole Black pepper - 1/2 tsp
Green chillies  - 3 nos
Tamarind -Lemon size
salt to taste
curry leaves  -Plenty
Coconut oil - 1 tbsp

To grind

Coconut grated 1/2 cup
Ginger - 1/2 tsp(Chopped)
Garlic -1/2 tsp (Chopped)
Red chili powder - 1 tsp
coriander powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder 1/2 tsp

Method f preparation: 

1.Wash & clean the prawns and drain the water.Keep aside.
2.Heat a pan and fry the grated coconut till golden brown on low medium heat.

3.Then add the spice powders,ginger,garlic and tamarind  on low flame and Switch  off flame. and allow to cool and Grind  a smooth paste.

4.Heat oil in a pan , add fenugreek seed when its Splutter .Saute the shallots along with curry leaves, green chilies and ta motes.

5.Add in the ground mixture,salt.Cover & cook for 10 minutes.then Add  the  prawns and Cover & cook for 10 minutes.and the gravy becomes semi-thick.

6.Then open the lid and Switch off the flame , sprinkle coconut oil over the top and cover for few 
mints.

                    Serve hot with  rice or chapatis...)))

And Enjoy!!!