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 Mustard Seeds, 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 937 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: 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 2 inch Ginger, Minced; 400 grams Rice, Cooked; 250 grams Prawns; 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Lemon Juice; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Urad Dal (whole); 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 3 Dry Red Chilli; 8 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Chopped

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

Rice dishes Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total30 min

Prep10 min

Cook20 min

Serves2

Per serving937 cal

Spicemild

Good for: Party

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

Ingredients

15 items

Cooking for2 servings

Coconut Oil1 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Ginger, Minced2 inch
Rice, Cooked400 grams
Prawns250 grams
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Lemon Juice1 tsp
Salt1.5 tsp
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Urad Dal (whole)1 tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Dry Red Chilli3
Garlic, Minced8 cloves
Coriander Leaves, Chopped1 tbsp

Contains: shellfish.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	937kcal	1874kcal
Protein	42g	84g
Carbohydrate	169g	338g
Fat	11g	23g
Fibre	6.9g	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
PrawnsTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderLemon JuiceSaltBlack Pepper Powder
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 OilMustard SeedsGingerUrad Dal (whole)Curry leavesDry Red ChilliGarlic
3
Add in the cooked rice and toss to coat thoroughly. Garnish with coriander leaves.
RiceSaltCoriander Leaves

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 Mustard Seeds, 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 937 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.