Naadan Chemmeen Masala
Naadan Chemmeen Masala is a delicious prawn dish very popular in Kerala Cuisine. The spicy, aromatic gravy of the dish is simply irresistible. Naadan Chemmeen Masala is an exotic dish usually available in top rated hotels and restaurants. The spicy gravy coated chemmeen is mouthwatering. This is an easy to prepare dish with readily available ingredients. Prawns are very costly and hence the local population will find it difficult to afford. You can impress guests and visitors with the tasty dish. This is a favorite side dish that goes well with almost anything. Prawns are rich in protein and other vital nutrients required for body. You can explore a well detailed recipe here that can be easily prepared at home.
Ingredients
- 1 lb Shrimps deveined and cleaned, Chemmeen
- 1 cup Onion diced
- 1 cup Tomato finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Green chillies finely chopped
- Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
- 1 tsp Cumin powder Jeerakam
- 2 tbsp Coriander powder
- 1 tsp Turmeric powder
- Garam masala A pinch
- Coriander leaves (for garnishing)
- 1 sprig Curry leaves
- 1/2 cup Oil
- Salt As reqd
Instructions
- For preparing the delicious dish, first heat oil in a kadai or in a pan.
- Add onions, curry leaves, green chillies and ginger-garlic paste.
- When onions turn translucent, add chopped tomato.
- When it becomes a little pulpy, add all the powders.
- Fry well till raw smell is gone and oil separates.
- Add shrimps.
- Cover and cook till the shrimp is done.
- :- You can add 1 cup of water if you want. Usually, shrimps have some water in it and once it is added to the masala, the liquid will ooze out. So use water only if it is needed.
- Switch off the heat once the gravy is thick and the shrimp is well done.
- Garnish with coriander leaves.
- :- Serve the tasty dish with rice, chappathi or appams.
Notes
You can visit this link Prawns Kerala Easy Nadan Roast. You can also visit this link Mutton Chilly Fry.
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