Kerala Prawns

A fragrant South Indian stir-fry of tiger prawns, curry leaves, and spices, served with steamed rice and lime.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 621.6 kcals 2486.2 kcals
Carbohydrates 50.4 grams 201.5 grams
Fat 22.1 grams 88.4 grams
Protein 55.7 grams 222.8 grams
Cook Time
15 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

CondimentsSauces
30
ml
Tamarind Paste
ready-made
Fruits
110
g
Coconut
fresh, shell removed, finely sliced
2
piece
Lime
juice only
GrainsCereals
250
g
Shortgrain Rice
steamed, for serving
NutsSeeds
20
piece
4
pinch
4
tsp
Cumin
ground
1
tsp
Turmeric
ground
4
piece
Garlic
cloves, peeled, finely diced
4
tbsp
Coriander Leaves
fresh, chopped
1
pinch
Salt
to taste
1
pinch
Black Pepper
freshly ground, to taste
OilsFats
Seafood
1
kg
Tiger Prawns
large, heads and shells removed, de-veined
Vegetables
4
piece
Green Chilli
fresh, finely diced
4
tsp
Ginger
fresh root, chopped
2
piece
Onion
peeled, finely chopped

Steps

  • Heat a large wok over high heat until just smoking with the oil.
  • Stir-fry mustard seeds and curry leaves for 3 minutes until seeds pop.
  • Add spices, tamarind, chillies, and ginger and stir-fry for 2 minutes.
  • Fry onions for 3 minutes until pale golden-brown.
  • Incorporate garlic and stir-fry for 20 seconds.
  • Toss prawns in the mixture and stir-fry for 5 minutes until pink.
  • Mix in coconut, lime juice, and coriander, then season and heat for 1 minute.
  • Serve prawns on plates with steamed rice.