Chemmeen (Prawns) Theeyal

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    South Indian • Kerala • Main Course Gravy

    Chemmeen (Prawns) Theeyal

    30 mins
    4 servings
    Cooked 200+ times recently
    Non-Veg
    +−About this dish

    Chemmeen theeyal is a traditional South Indian shrimp curry with a rich, roasted coconut and spice-infused gravy. The dish features succulent shrimp cooked in a tangy tamarind sauce, imparting a delightful balance of flavors. Pair with Appam/Rice

    Ingredients · 19

    • 200g prawns (washed, defrosted)
    • 1 stem drumstick (chopped)
    • 240g fresh coconut
    • 50g shredded coconut
    • 1 tbsp coriander seeds
    • 2 dried red chillies (de-stemmed)
    • 2 tbsp coconut oil
    • 0.5 tsp mustard seeds
    • 10 curry leaves (washed)
    • 50g sambar onions (cut)
    • 1 green chilli (de-stemmed)
    • 2 pieces tomato (halved)
    • 0.5 tsp turmeric powder
    • 0.5 tsp kashmiri mirch powder
    • 1 tsp coriander powder
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 0.5 tbsp tamarind paste
    • 2 stems coriander leaves (minced)
    • 40g water

    Instructions

    1. 1

      Prepare the roasted coconut paste

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      • Grinds
      • Sautés
      • Stirs
      • 3 min
      +−How

      Add 240g fresh coconut, 1 tbsp coriander seeds, 50g shredded coconut, and 2 de-stemmed dried red chillies to The Upliance jar. The Upliance will now sauté these ingredients at high heat for 3 minutes until golden brown, stirring automatically. After this, add 40g water and blend to make a fine paste.

    2. 2

      Sauté aromatics and powdered spices

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      • Sautés
      • Stirs
      • 4 min
      +−How

      Add 2 tbsp coconut oil to The Upliance jar. Add 0.5 tsp mustard seeds and 10 washed curry leaves. The Upliance will sauté these at high heat for 30 seconds with automatic stirring. Then add 50g cut sambar onions and 1 de-stemmed green chilli. The Upliance will sauté these at medium heat for 3 minutes. Next, add 0.5 tsp turmeric powder, 0.5 tsp kashmiri mirch powder, and 1 tsp coriander powder. The Upliance will sauté them at high heat for 30 seconds with automatic stirring.

    3. 3

      Cook tomatoes and simmer the curry base

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      • Chops
      • Sautés
      • Stirs
      • 23 min
      +−How

      Add 2 halved tomatoes to The Upliance jar. The Upliance will chop them for 5 seconds. Then, it will sauté the tomatoes at medium heat for 5 minutes until soft. Now add the prepared coconut paste, 200g washed defrosted prawns, 1 chopped drumstick stem, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tbsp tamarind paste to the jar. The Upliance will mix the ingredients for 10 seconds. Then, it will cook the curry at medium heat for 17 minutes with automatic stirring until the prawns are tender and the gravy thickens.

    4. 4

      Garnish and serve

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      • Serve
      +−How

      Once the curry is cooked, add 2 minced coriander leaves stems to The Upliance jar for garnish. The dish is ready to be served and best paired with Appam or rice.

    Why this recipe works better with Upliance

    • No Chopping
    • Automatic Stirring
    • Precise Temperature at 120°C

    Nutritional Information

    359
    Calories
    12g
    Carbs
    25g
    Protein
    24g
    Fat

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