Anu’s Kitchen Recipes in Malayalam: How to Make Chemmeen Theeyal – Easy Prawns Theeyal
Welcome to Anu’s Kitchen, where we bring the flavors of traditional Malayalam cuisine to your home. In this recipe, we will be sharing how to make a delicious and easy Prawns Theeyal, also known as Chemmeen Theeyal in Malayalam. This classic dish is made with a variety of aromatic spices and coconut, creating a rich and flavorful gravy that pairs perfectly with rice or roti.
Ingredients:
– 500g prawns, cleaned and deveined
– 1 cup grated coconut
– 3-4 shallots, thinly sliced
– 2-3 green chilies, slit
– 1 sprig curry leaves
– 1-inch ginger, julienned
– 4-5 garlic cloves, minced
– 1 teaspoon coriander powder
– 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
– 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
– 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
– 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds
– 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida
– Tamarind pulp, as per taste
– Salt, to taste
– 2 tablespoons coconut oil
– Water, as needed
Recipe:
1. In a pan, dry roast the grated coconut until it turns golden brown. Allow it to cool and then grind it into a smooth paste using a little water.
2. Heat coconut oil in a deep-bottomed pan and add mustard seeds. Once they start to splutter, add fenugreek seeds, asafoetida, curry leaves, shallots, green chilies, ginger, and garlic. Sauté until the shallots turn golden brown.
3. Add the ground coconut paste to the pan and mix well. Cook for a few minutes before adding coriander powder, turmeric powder, and red chili powder. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
4. Pour in tamarind pulp and add salt to taste. Allow the mixture to come to a gentle boil.
5. Add the cleaned prawns to the pan and stir to coat them with the coconut-spice mixture. Cook for 5-7 minutes or until the prawns are cooked through.
6. Once the prawns are cooked, simmer the gravy for a few more minutes until it thickens to your desired consistency.
7. Serve the delicious Prawns Theeyal hot with steamed rice or chapati for a truly authentic Malayalam dining experience.
Incorporate Analogies and Metaphors: Just like a delicate dance, the fusion of spices and coconut in this Prawns Theeyal creates a harmonious melody of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds.