Chemmeen (Prawn) Curry (ചെമ്മീൻ കറി)
Category: main — seafood curry
Course: main | Diet: non-vegetarian
Meal roles: main
dinner

Spicy coastal prawn curry with roasted grated coconut base.

Spice level: 4
Prep time: 15 minutes | Cook time: 20 minutes

Ingredients (per person):
name: Prawns, medium, cleaned
qty: 120
unit: g
name: Shallots, sliced
qty: 30
unit: g
name: Fresh coconut, grated
qty: 30
unit: g
name: Kashmiri chilli powder
qty: 4
unit: g
name: Coriander powder
qty: 3
unit: g
name: Turmeric powder
qty: 1
unit: g
name: Fenugreek seeds
qty: 1
unit: g
name: Mustard seeds
qty: 1
unit: g
name: Green chillies, slit
qty: 2
unit: num
name: Coconut oil
qty: 10
unit: g
name: Curry leaves
qty: 4
unit: num
name: Salt
qty: 2
unit: g

Steps:
Roast grated coconut until golden; cool and grind fine with chilli, coriander and turmeric.
Marinate prawns with salt and a pinch of turmeric.
Temper mustard, fry fenugreek, shallots, green chillies and curry leaves until soft.
Add the ground paste and a little water; simmer 6 minutes.
Add prawns and cook till firm and pink, exactly 4-6 minutes (do not overcook).

Tags: seafood
coconut
spicy