KERALA STYLE PRAWN ROAST | CHEMMEEN ROAST

Ingredients

1. Prawns- cleaned and deveined- 2 cups
2. Mustard seeds-1/2 tsp
3. Ginger -crushed- 1 tsp
4. Garlic crushed- 1 tsp
5. Shallots -sliced- 1/2 cup
6. Coconut pieces-1/4 cup
7. Green chilies -cut vertically- 1 or 2  nos( optional)
8. Fenugreek seeds powder-1 pinch
9. Curry leaves- 1 sprig
10. Cococnut oil- as required

For marination

1. Kashmiri chili powder- 2 tsp
2. Black pepper powder-1 tsp ( or to taste)
3. Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
4. Coriander powder-1 tsp
5. Garam masala powder-3/4 to 1 tsp
6. Salt to taste

Method

• Combine prawns with  all the ingredients for marination and keep aside for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds,let it splutter.Now add ginger,garlic,shallots and coconut pieces.Saute for 1 or 2 minutes.
• Now add green chilies and fenugreek powder.Mix well for few seconds.
• Add the marinated prawns and curry leaves.Add more salt if required.Cover and cook over medium low heat, just until done.
• Add more curry leaves ,if desired.

• For best results use homemade Garam Masala.
• Adjust the quantity of green chilies and black pepper powder according to your taste.
• Kerala style prawn roast is best served with boiled rice/kerala porotta.