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Main course · South Indian

Chemmeen Theeyal (Kerala Prawn and Roasted Coconut Curry)

35 min Serves 4 ~282 kcal/serving ~£7.80 (£1.95/serving) Dairy-freeGluten-freePescatarian

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Ingredients

  • 500 g raw tiger prawns, peeled
  • 60 g desiccated coconut
  • 4 dried red chillies
  • 1 tbsp ground coriander
  • 1 tbsp tamarind paste
  • 1 onion, finely sliced
  • 10 curry leaves
  • 1 tsp mustard seeds
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • 1 tsp ground turmeric

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories
282 kcal
Protein
23.2 g
Carbohydrate
6.8 g
of which sugars
4.5 g
Fat
17.5 g
of which saturates
13.9 g
Fibre
3.9 g
Salt
0.58 g

Estimated from typical values for each ingredient — a guide, not a substitute for the label on what you actually buy.

Method

  1. 1

    Dry-roast the desiccated coconut, dried red chillies and ground coriander in a pan for 3-4 minutes, stirring constantly, until the coconut turns a deep golden brown; tip into a blender with a splash of water and blitz to a smooth paste.

  2. 2

    Heat half the coconut oil in a pan, add the sliced onion and fry for 6 minutes until softened.

  3. 3

    Stir in the ground turmeric and the roasted coconut paste, then add the tamarind paste and 200ml water, and simmer for 8 minutes until thickened.

  4. 4

    Add the prawns and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through.

  5. 5

    Heat the remaining coconut oil in a small pan, add the mustard seeds and curry leaves, and fry for 30 seconds until the seeds pop.

  6. 6

    Pour the tempering over the curry and serve hot with rice.

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