Kerala Parathas and South Indian Tiger Prawns in Coconut

Flaky layered flatbreads served alongside succulent tiger prawns simmered in a fragrant, spiced coconut milk sauce.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1064.1 kcals 4256.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 100.5 grams 402.1 grams
Fat 58.6 grams 234.2 grams
Protein 44.7 grams 178.6 grams
Cook Time
90 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
1
tsp
Dairy
2
piece
Egg
free-range, beaten
2
tbsp
Condensed Milk
unsweetened
110
g
Butter
melted
Fruits
1
piece
Lime
juice only
1
piece
Lime
cut into wedges for garnish
GrainsCereals
500
g
Plain White Flour
plus extra for dusting
Liquids
1
tbsp
200
ml
NutsSeeds
1
tsp
2
clove
12
piece
0.5
tsp
Methi Powder
ground fenugreek
1
pinch
4
tbsp
Coriander
freshly chopped leaves for garnish
OilsFats
2
tbsp
Sunflower Oil
for frying parathas
2
tbsp
Sunflower Oil
for prawn curry
Seafood
500
g
Tiger Prawns
jumbo, heads removed, de-veined, tail intact, butterflied
Vegetables
1
piece
Onion
peeled and roughly chopped
1
piece
Red Chilli
trimmed, seeds removed
4
cm
Ginger
fresh, peeled

Steps

  • Blend flour, eggs, sugar, salt, and condensed milk in a food processor until combined.
  • Gradually stream in the full-fat milk while blending until a soft dough forms.
  • Wrap the dough in cling film and chill in the fridge for one hour.
  • Roll golf-ball sized pieces of chilled dough into thin discs on a floured surface.
  • Brush the dough discs with melted butter.
  • Fold each disc tightly into a concertina shape with folds 1cm apart.
  • Shape the concertina into a coil and tuck the end into the centre.
  • Roll the coil into a disc 0.5cm thick and 15cm in diameter.
  • Repeat the rolling and folding process with all remaining dough pieces.
  • Fry parathas in sunflower oil for 2 minutes per side until golden and flaky.
  • Blend onion, chilli, garlic, and ginger into a smooth paste.
  • Fry curry leaves, mustard seeds, and methi powder in oil until fragrant.
  • Add the prepared vegetable paste and fry for 2 minutes.
  • Add water, turmeric, and prawns, then cook until the liquid evaporates.
  • Stir in coconut milk, season with salt and pepper, and simmer until warm.
  • Serve prawns alongside parathas garnished with coriander and lime wedges.