Chemmeen/Prawns/Shrimp Olathiyathu ( Fry)
(from Presi’s recipe box)
Source: Read more: http://www.mariasmenu.com/spicy/prawns-olathiyathu#ixzz1eWf3W9JG
Ingredients
- Prawns – 250 gms, peeled
- Ginger & garlic – 1 tbsp each, crushed
- Chili powder – 1/2 – 1 tbsp
- Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
- Coriander powder – 1/2 tbsp (optional, refer notes)
- Garam masala – 1/2 – 1 tsp (optional, refer notes)
- Kokum(kudam puli) – 2-3 small pieces soaked in water for around 10 minutes
- Thengakothu (tiny coconut pieces) – 1/4 cup (you can add more if you like)
- Onions – 2, sliced finely
- Small onion – 5, sliced thinly
- Salt
- Curry leaves
- Coconut oil
Directions
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Wash and clean the prawns. Add half of the ginger & garlic, chili (half of it) & turmeric powder, kokum, thengakothu, salt & curry leaves. Mix well using your hands. Add water and cook till it is done, make sure that prawns are not over cooked. Drain the excess water.
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Heat oil in a pan and add finely sliced small onion and fry till it becomes golden brown. Add remaining ginger & garlic, curry leaves & onion. Saute till the onion becomes light brown. Add the remaining chili powder, coriander powder & garam masala (if using) and fry till the raw smell goes and oil starts appearing. Add cooked prawns & salt (since prawns is already cooked with salt, adjust the salt for the gravy accordingly). Mix well and add 2-3 tbsp of water. Cook it till the water is dried and prawns are well coated with masala. I like the prawns to be roasted well, so I keep it for around 10-12minutes on low flame, by stirring it in between. Serve with rice or roti.
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Notes: The original recipe does not use coriander powder & garam masala. Since I like it spicy, I added it. So you can use it as per your taste.