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Cookd Chettinad Prawn

Cookd Chettinad Prawn

  • 25 min
  • mild
  • Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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2 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 chettinad eral, prawns chettinad · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Chettinad prawn masala with Cookd Chettinad Masala, prawns, onion and curry leaves, simmered thick. Mild, serves 4, about 25 minutes, step-by-step video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

7 items

4 people
  • Oil2 tsp
  • Curry leaves2 sprigs
  • Onion, Finely Chopped1
  • Prawns500 grams
  • Cookd Chettinad MasalaCookd Chettinad Masala25 grams
  • Water¼ cup
  • Coriander Leaves, Finely ChoppedFor garnish

Contains: wheat, shellfish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 4 people
Energy162kcal648kcal
Protein26g105g
Carbohydrate5.9g24g
Fat3.7g15g
Fibre1.6g6.4g
Sugar1.4g5.6g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

  1. 1

    Heat a pan, add oil. Add curry leaves and let it crackle. Add the chopped onions and saute till it turns soft and translucent.

    OilCurry leavesOnion

  2. 2

    Add the prawns and Cookd chettinad masala. Mix the prawns with the masala for 2 minutes. Add water, mix well and bring it to a boil. Cover and simmer the masala for 5 minutes. Open the pan, mix well and cook till the masala starts to thicken. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve it hot.

    PrawnsCookd Chettinad MasalaWaterCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Cookd Chettinad Prawn take?
25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Cookd Chettinad Prawn serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Cookd Chettinad Prawn vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Cookd Chettinad Prawn 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 Cookd Chettinad Prawn?
500 grams Prawns, 25 grams Cookd Chettinad Masala, 1 Onion, 2 tsp Oil, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, For garnish Coriander Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Cookd Chettinad Prawn?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Cookd Chettinad Prawn?
About 162 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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2 notes
  • G

    Ganapriya SMarch 2026

    Awesome taste 👌

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  • S

    SonaAugust 2024

    Tasted good!

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