How long does Coconut Prawn Fry take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Coconut Prawn Fry serve?

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

Is Coconut Prawn Fry spicy?

It is hot: 3 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 Coconut Prawn Fry?

500 grams Prawns, 50 grams Coconut, 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, 5 Small Onion (Shallots), 2 Green Chilli, 5 cloves Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Coconut Prawn Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Coconut Prawn Fry?

About 492 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Coconut Prawn Fry

Name: Coconut Prawn Fry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 500 grams Prawns; 5 Small Onion (Shallots); 2 Green Chilli; 50 grams Coconut; 5 cloves Garlic; 1 tsp Black Peppercorns; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Salt; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; ½ tsp Urad Dal (split); 2 sprigs Curry leaves

25 min
hot
Serves 2

Prep 5 min · Cook 20 min

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4 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 Prawn Fry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dry sides Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Coconut prawn fry of prawns in a coarse coconut, shallot, pepper and fennel paste, roasted in coconut oil. Spicy, serves 2, 25 minutes, step-by-step video.

High protein

Ingredients

12 items

2 people

Prawns500 grams
Small Onion (Shallots)5
Green Chilli2
Coconut50 grams
Garlic5 cloves
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Urad Dal (split)½ tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs

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	492kcal	984kcal
Protein	53g	107g
Carbohydrate	14g	28g
Fat	26g	52g
Fibre	4.5g	9g
Sugar	3.9g	7.8g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

1
Clean and wash the prawns, then set them aside.
Prawns
2
In a mixer jar, add all the ingredients and coarsely blend them.
Small Onion (Shallots)Green ChilliCoconutGarlicBlack PeppercornsFennel SeedsCumin
3
Transfer this mixture to the bowl of prawns and mix well. Let it rest for at least 10 minutes.
Salt
4
In a kadai, heat some oil and add urad dal; let it splutter. Add the prawn mixture to the pan , cover and cook it for 5 minutes on a medium flame sauté until it is roasted well
Coconut OilUrad Dal (split)Curry leaves

Before you start

How long does Coconut Prawn Fry take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Coconut Prawn Fry serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Coconut Prawn Fry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Coconut Prawn Fry spicy?: It is hot: 3 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 Coconut Prawn Fry?: 500 grams Prawns, 50 grams Coconut, 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, 5 Small Onion (Shallots), 2 Green Chilli, 5 cloves Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Coconut Prawn Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Coconut Prawn Fry?: About 492 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.