This Prawn or shrimp curry cooked in a coconut milk gravy or sauce is so full of flavours of the Gods Own Country, Kerala. A subtle potpourri of tastes and flavours that remind me of kitchens in Kerala and the food that I have grown up with and so much in love.
With each day of cooking I find myself drawn more and more towards local and simple flavours and tastes as compared to indulging in fancy cooking. We started with a no sugar month in February with the niece, I did cheat after the first 2 weeks I must admit, it felt good to have a small bite of something sweet. However, I must say that phase too is over and now there is hardly any craving for sugar and a little something in many weeks is ok nota necessity any more. Next is a try to reduce first the fried foods, puris have been made at home now only once in 6 months or more but the one odd vada and samosa still continue to play the villain. So its has been simple meals od rice,dal, roti, subzi and the non vegetarian (protein) being taken care of with fish and chicken. Plates like these definitely make me happy and satisfied these days, that yes, I am making a healthy choice and ensuring the family too eats a balanced diet.
A deliberate effort at meal planning for the week and meal preps are what is on the agenda next. For now. enjoy this Prawn curry with mild flavours that is a favourite at my place. Back after a long time at the blog, feeling good getting back to writing and hoping to be posting more often.
Ingredients for Kerala Style Prawns in Coconut Milk
Prawns 200gms (de-veined,cleaned and washed). (I soak deshelled and deveined prawns in vinegar and salt water for 10 mins and then wash in fresh water like mom does)
Tamarind - One small ball of soaked in 1/4th cup of water
Onion 1 (chopped finely)
Green chillies 2(can increase as per taste)
Ginger -1 inch piece (cut into juliennes or small pieces)
Curry leaves 10 to 15
Turmeric powder 1/4th tsp
Kashmiri chilli powder 1 tsp
Coriander powder 1 tsp
Mustard seeds 1/4th tsp
Coconut oil 1 tbsp +1tsp
Coconut milk -I used one 25gms pkt of maggi coconut milk powder mixed in 1/4th cup water)
Method for making prawns in coconut milk
1- Take a kadai or deep pan and add 1 tbsp of oil. Add the mustard seeds and let splutter. Now add in the chopped onions,green chillies,ginger and half of the curry leaves.
2- Saute till the onions are soft and translucent. Now add in the tamarind water and washed prawns. Add in the turmeric powder,red chilli powder and coriander powder. Cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes(the prawns would leave water so there is no need to add water).
3- Open and reduce the water to minimum. Do not overcook the prawns.
2- Saute till the onions are soft and translucent. Now add in the tamarind water and washed prawns. Add in the turmeric powder,red chilli powder and coriander powder. Cover and cook for 3 to 5 minutes(the prawns would leave water so there is no need to add water).
3- Open and reduce the water to minimum. Do not overcook the prawns.
4- Add in the coconut milk powder mixed in 1/4th cup water. Bring to a boil. Switch off gas.
5- Add the remaining curry leaves and 1 tsp of coconut oil. Cover and keep for 5 mins and serve with hot steamed rice. This is a mildly spiced curry and goes very well with rice.
5- Add the remaining curry leaves and 1 tsp of coconut oil. Cover and keep for 5 mins and serve with hot steamed rice. This is a mildly spiced curry and goes very well with rice.
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