Magic of Malabar

Those who love to live by the sea might have been acquainted with some of the most delectable seafood dishes. In India, fishes, crabs, lobster and prawns are the popular choice in seafood with prawns winning hearts over their taste and rich nutrients. They are rich in Omega 3 Fatty Acids, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, B12, protein and iron. Besides, they can be made into a variety of dishes like pasta, currys, fried crunchy snacks or salad as per your taste. If you have been to down South then it’d have been difficult to ditch the Malabar Prawn Curry that has originated in South India’s vast coastline. While going to make the curry, once must go for freshwater prawns as they are more fleshy, clean and require minimum effort while eating.

The dish has succulent, and crispy prawns dipped in spicy hot curry with a tinch of tamarind and coconut milk to achieve the perfect balance of creamy and tangy. It can be served with papad, boiled rice or appams. Here’s what you need to know about the dish to ace it!

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Ingredients

• 500 grams Licious freshwater prawns
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil or coconut paste cream
• Salt to taste
• 1 teaspoon and a half chilli powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
• ½ cup coconut paste or grated coconut
• 1 tablespoon methi seeds
• 1 teaspoon coriander leaves
• 2 tablespoon coconut oil
• 5-6 onions
• 5-6 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
• 2 red chillies
• 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
• 1 cup of coconut milk
• 7-8 curry leaves
• 1 and a half teaspoon tamarind juice
• 1 teaspoon jaggery powder
• Instructions

Step 1: One should start by marinating the prawns and keep them aside for 15 minutes

While going to make the curry, once must go for freshwater prawns as they are more fleshy, clean and require minimum effort while eating.

Step 2: Take a pan and roast coconut, methi and coriander seeds. Add this to the marinated prawns and keep them aside.

Step 3: Now take a shallow pan and add coconut oil, onion, ginger, mustard seeds, green chillies and garlic paste and fry them. Heat till it sputters.

Step 4: Add coconut milk, salt and curry leaves and mix them thoroughly.

Step 5: Add and simmer tomato, jaggery and tamarind juice.

Step 6: In the end add prawns and let them simmer for 5-7 mins.

From the February-March 2021 issue of FHM India.