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Kerala Prawn Roast

Kerala Prawn Roast

  • 30 min
  • medium
  • Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as Prawn Roast · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Kerala prawn roast: prawns marinated with fennel, onion and tomato, seared in coconut oil. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 30 minutes plus marinating, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

16 items

4 people
  • Onion, Slices2
  • Tomato, Slices2
  • Green Chilli, Slit4
  • Ginger, Crushed1 inch
  • Garlic, Minced4 cloves
  • Prawns250 grams
  • Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
  • Fennel Seeds1 tsp
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder1 tbsp
  • Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
  • Coconut Oil3 tbsp
  • Curry leaves2 sprigs
  • Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
  • Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped¼ cup

Contains: 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
Energy218kcal872kcal
Protein15g58g
Carbohydrate12g49g
Fat13g52g
Fibre3.5g14g
Sugar3.8g15g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

  1. 1

    Add everything For Marination and Mix well. Let marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes.

    OnionTomatoGreen ChilliGingerGarlicPrawnsRed Chilli PowderFennel SeedsSaltTurmeric PowderCoriander PowderGaram Masala PowderCoconut Oil

  2. 2

    Heat up a pan over medium high heat and add oil and your marinated prawns. Continue sauteing for 5 minutes until the prawns are fully cooked. Add black pepper powder and coriander leaves and mix until fully combined. Serve with rice or parotta and enjoy.

    Coconut OilCurry leavesBlack Pepper PowderCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Kerala Prawn Roast take?
30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Kerala Prawn Roast serve?
4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Kerala Prawn Roast vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Kerala Prawn Roast spicy?
It is medium: 2 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 Kerala Prawn Roast?
250 grams Prawns, ¼ cup Coriander Leaves, 2 Onion, 2 Tomato, 4 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Kerala Prawn Roast?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Kerala Prawn Roast?
About 218 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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    A Cookd cookOctober 2026

    Excellent, my taste buds are dancing 😋

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