Kerala Prawn Roast

Kerala Prawn Roast-A quick and easy prawn/shrimp appetizer with just few ingredients.

Quick and easy Kerala style prawn roast.
Recipe Source: Plateful,You can find the original recipe here.
Prep Time: 5 minutes .
Cooking Time: 20 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients:

1. Prawns,shelled and deveined- 500 gms
2. Water – 2 cups
3. Coconut oil – 2tbsp
4. Curry leaves-3 to 4 sprigs
5. salt- to taste

For Masala:

1. Kashmiri chili powder – 3 to 4 tsp
2. Turmeric powder – 1 tsp
3. Green chilies,sliced- 1
4. Ginger- 1″ piece
5. Curry leaves- 1 sprig

Instructions:

• In a blender, add all the ingredients listed under ‘ For masala’ and grind to form a smooth paste adding sufficient quantity of water.
  
• In a heavy bottomed pan add the masala paste ,water ,prawns and salt to taste.Cook over medium low flame until tender.Now increase the heat , cook ,stirring continuously until the liquid evaporate and the prawns are coated well with the gravy.
  
• Add the remaining curry leaves and coconut oil.Cook over low heat for few more minutes or until the prawns turn slightly crisp.Serve with rice.
  

NOTES

• Adjust the amount of green chilies and Kashmiri chili powder according to your taste.
• I halved the original recipe.
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