Kerala Style Prawns Thattukada Fry
A delicious and spicy Kerala street-style prawns fry that brings the authentic flavors of coconut oil, curry leaves, and spices to your kitchen.
Servings: 3 people
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Ingredients
- 30 prawns - cleaned and deveined
- 15 small onions - sliced
- 3-4 garlic cloves - crushed
- 1- inch ginger - crushed
- 1/8 tsp turmeric powder
- 2 tbsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1/2 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tbsp chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp pepper powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 sprigs curry leaves
- 1 tbsp + 3-4 tbsp coconut oil - for marination and frying
- 2 dried red chilies - broken
- 10-12 thinly sliced coconut pieces
- 1/2 tsp vinegar
- 2 tbsp hot water
Instructions
- Marinate prawns with all spices, onions, garlic, ginger, and a little water for 15 mins.
- Shallow fry prawns in coconut oil for 1.5 mins each side, set aside.
- Sauté curry leaves, red chilies, coconut slices, and remaining marinade in oil.
- Add prawns back, coat with masala, and serve hot.