How long does Chemmeen Choru take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chemmeen Choru serve?

2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chemmeen Choru spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chemmeen Choru?

250 grams Prawns, 400 grams Rice, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chemmeen Choru?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chemmeen Choru?

About 936 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chemmeen Choru

Name: Chemmeen Choru
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 250 grams Prawns; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tsp Urad Dal (whole); 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 8 cloves Garlic, Minced; 2 inch Ginger, Minced; 3 Dry Red Chilli; 400 grams Rice, Cooked; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Chopped; ½ tsp Salt

30 min
mild
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Malabar Prawn Rice · Non-veg · Rice dishes

Rice dishes Gluten-free Dairy-free

Chemmeen choru, or Malabar prawn rice: rice tossed with pepper prawns in a coconut oil tempering. Mild, serves 2, 30 minutes plus marinating, video.

Good for: Party

Ingredients

15 items

2 people

Prawns250 grams
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Salt1½ tsp
Lemon Juice1 tsp
Coconut Oil1 tbsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Urad Dal (whole)1 tsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Garlic, Minced8 cloves
Ginger, Minced2 inch
Dry Red Chilli3
Rice, Cooked400 grams
Coriander Leaves, Chopped1 tbsp

Contains: shellfish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	936kcal	1872kcal
Protein	42g	84g
Carbohydrate	169g	338g
Fat	11g	22g
Fibre	6.8g	14g
Sugar	1.1g	2.2g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

1
Marinate the prawns in red chilli powder, turmeric powder, crushed black pepper, salt and lemon juice. Let it marinate for 30 minutes
PrawnsRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderBlack Pepper PowderSaltLemon Juice
2
Heat the coconut oil on a medium heat. Once hot, add in the curry leaves, urad dal and mustard seeds. Once they splatter, and the urad dal turns golden, add the garlic, ginger, dry red chilli. Once aromatic, add in your prawns and cook for 2 minutes or when the prawns turn opaque .
Coconut OilCurry leavesUrad Dal (whole)Mustard SeedsGarlicGingerDry Red Chilli
3
Add in the cooked rice and toss to coat thoroughly. Garnish with coriander leaves.
RiceCoriander LeavesSalt

Before you start

How long does Chemmeen Choru take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chemmeen Choru serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chemmeen Choru vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chemmeen Choru spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chemmeen Choru?: 250 grams Prawns, 400 grams Rice, 3 Dry Red Chilli, 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chemmeen Choru?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chemmeen Choru?: About 936 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.