Chemmeen (Prawns) Theeyal

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    South Indian • Kerala • Main Course Gravy

    Chemmeen (Prawns) Theeyal

    42 mins
    4 servings
    Cooked 100+ times recently
    Non-Veg
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    ★ 4.6

    Ingredients

    • 200 g Prawns (washed and deveined)
    • 50 g Coconut (shredded)
    • 1 stem Drumstick (cut into finger lengths)
    • 50 g Sambar Onions (peeled)
    • 2 whole Tomato (halved)
    • 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
    • 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds
    • 2 pieces Dried Red Chilli
    • 0.5 tbsp Tamarind Paste
    • 1 sprig Curry Leaves (washed)

    Instructions

    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

    1. 1

      Roast the Coconut Base

      Add 1 tbsp coconut oil, shredded coconut, dried red chilies, and coriander seeds to The Upliance jar.

    2. 2

      Prepare the Masala

      The device will roast the ingredients on medium heat for 3 minutes. Grind this mixture to a paste externally. Add fresh oil, mustard seeds, curry leaves, onions, and tomatoes to the jar.

    3. 3

      Sauté and Combine

      The device will chop the tomatoes and sauté the aromatics on medium heat for 5-8 minutes. Add turmeric, chili powder, coriander powder, prawns, drumsticks, the roasted coconut paste, tamarind, and water.

    4. 4

      Simmer and Serve

      The dish is ready after The Upliance simmers the curry on low heat for 17 minutes with automatic stirring. Garnish with coriander leaves.

    Why this recipe works better with Upliance

    No Chopping

    Skip the knife work. Add the ingredients and let Upliance handle the rest.

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    Precise Temperature at 120°C

    Holds the exact heat needed for perfect cooking without scorching.

    Nutritional Information

    359
    Calories
    12g
    Carbs
    25g
    Protein
    24g
    Fat

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