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chemmeen fry

Kerala Style Simple Chemmeen Fry

Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Cuisine Kerala
Servings 4 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 kg Chemmeen Medium Size shrimps
  • 1 inch Ginger finely chopped
  • 3 nos Garlic finely chopped, medium cloves
  • 10 nos Green Chilli slit into 2
  • Curry Leaves a handful
  • 2 tsp Red Chilli powder
  • 2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp Corn Flour
  • Salt to taste
  • 4 tbsp Oil

Instructions
 

  • For preparing Kerala Style Simple Chemmeen Fry, first de-vain the shrimps and clean it well.
  • Dry the shrimps and keep it aside.
  • In a bowl mix together red chilli Powder and turmeric Powder.
  • Add the dried shrimps to it with required salt and marinate it well.
  • Add the corn flower in small amounts and mix well to coat the shrimps well.
  • Keep aside for 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a Kaddai.
  • Add the marinated shrimp and fry in medium heat. When done, add the finely chopped ginger, garlic and green chilli.
  • When the garlic and ginger mix start to change the color lightly, stir and mix it well(be careful with hot oil).
  • Switch off the heat and add the curry leaves and lightly mix. Do drain the oil out well.
  • :- Kerala Style Simple Chemmeen Fry is an excellent dish, serve with rice.
  • :- Excellent dish, can also be served as a starter along with finally chopped vinegar picked onions.
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