Malabari Shrimp Recipe
Kerala specialty jumbo prawns with curried sauce
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Ingredients
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Shrimp Preparation
Curried Sauce
Method
Shrimp Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Jumbo Prawns
In a mixing bowl, combine the jumbo prawns with lemon juice, salt, and turmeric powder. Mix well until the prawns are evenly coated. Let them marinate for at least 20 minutes.
Curried Sauce
- 2
Heat the Coconut Oil
In a large pan, heat 3 tablespoons of coconut oil over medium heat until it is hot but not smoking.
- 3
- 4
Add Ginger-Garlic Paste and Green Chilies
Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and slit green chilies. Cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- 5
Incorporate Curry Leaves and Tomato
Add the curry leaves and chopped tomato to the mixture. Cook until the tomato softens and blends well, about 4-5 minutes.
- 6
Spice it Up
Add the coriander powder and garam masala, stirring well to combine all the spices. Cook for an additional minute.
- 7
Add Coconut Milk
Pour in the coconut milk, stirring to combine. Let the sauce simmer for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- 8
Cook the Marinated Prawns
Add the marinated jumbo prawns to the sauce, stirring gently to coat them. Cook for an additional 5-7 minutes until the prawns are cooked through and opaque.
- 9
Finish and Garnish
Season with freshly ground black pepper and stir in the chopped coriander leaves. Remove from heat.
