Cookd Chettinad Prawn
- 25 min
- mild
- Serves 4
Chettinad prawn masala with Cookd Chettinad Masala, prawns, onion and curry leaves, simmered thick. Mild, serves 4, about 25 minutes, step-by-step video.
Ingredients
Oil2 tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Prawns500 grams
Cookd Chettinad MasalaWater¼ 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.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 162kcal | 648kcal |
| Protein | 26g | 105g |
| Carbohydrate | 5.9g | 24g |
| Fat | 3.7g | 15g |
| Fibre | 1.6g | 6.4g |
| Sugar | 1.4g | 5.6g |
Cookd masalas for prawns
Method
Heat a pan, add oil. Add curry leaves and let it crackle. Add the chopped onions and saute till it turns soft and translucent.
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.
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.
Tips from other cooks
2 notes- G
Ganapriya SMarch 2026
Awesome taste 👌
- S
SonaAugust 2024
Tasted good!

