Coconut Prawn Fry
Also known as Prawn Fry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamDry sidesLow carbHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free
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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 itemsFennel Seeds1 tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Urad Dal (split)½ tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Salt1 tsp
Prawns500 grams
Small Onion (Shallots)5
Green Chilli2
Coconut50 grams
Garlic5 cloves
Coconut Oil2 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 | 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.
Fennel SeedsCuminBlack PeppercornsSmall Onion (Shallots)Green ChilliCoconutGarlic
- 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
Urad Dal (split)Curry leavesCoconut Oil
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, 1 tsp Fennel Seeds, 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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