Chemmeen Theeyal (Prawn Theeyal)

Chemmeen Theeyal (Prawn Theeyal)

Ingredients

1. Cleaned prawns- ½ kg
2. Drumstick- 2 Nos
3. Scraped coconut- ½ coconut
4. Coriander powder-3 teaspoons
5. Chilly powder- 2 teaspoons
6. Curry leaves- 3 sprigs
7. Fenugreek powder(Uluva)-1 pinch.
8. Salt- to taste
9. Turmeric powder- ½ teaspoon
10. Green chillies- 3 Nos
11. Small onions (Kunju ulli)- ¼ cup
12. Coconut oil- 2 teaspoons
13. Mustard seeds- 1 teaspoon
14. Dried red chillies- 1 No
15. Tamarind (Puli)- a small ball
    

Preparation Method

1. Roast scraped coconut, coriander powder, chilly powder, 2 sprigs of curry leaves and fenugreek powder till light brown and ground well.
2. Cut the drumstick to 1½ inch lengths and split to two.
3. Cook the drum sticks with the prawns.
4. Add salt, turmeric powder, green chillies, and small onions.
5. Mix tamarind with a little water.
6. When the prawns cook well, add the tamarind paste.
7. Add the ground coconut mix and allow to boil.
8. Heat oil in a frying pan.
9. Add the mustard seeds, dried red chilly and a sprig of curry leaves.
10. Add this to the theeyal.