Kerala Prawn Roast
- 30 min
- medium
- Serves 4
Kerala prawn roast: prawns marinated with fennel, onion and tomato, seared in coconut oil. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 30 minutes plus marinating, video.
Ingredients
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.
| Nutrient | Per 1 person | All 4 people |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 218kcal | 872kcal |
| Protein | 15g | 58g |
| Carbohydrate | 12g | 49g |
| Fat | 13g | 52g |
| Fibre | 3.5g | 14g |
| Sugar | 3.8g | 15g |
Cookd masalas for prawns
Method
Add everything For Marination and Mix well. Let marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
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.
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.
Tips from other cooks
1 note- C
A Cookd cookOctober 2026
Excellent, my taste buds are dancing 😋



