Kerala Prawn Roast
Also known as Prawn Roast · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamDry sidesLow carbGluten-freeDairy-free
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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 itemsCurry leaves2 sprigs
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped¼ cup
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Garam Masala Powder1 tsp
Coconut Oil3 tbsp
Prawns250 grams
Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Turmeric Powder1 tsp
Onion, Slices2
Tomato, Slices2
Ginger, Crushed1 inch
Coriander Powder1 tbsp
Green Chilli, Slit4
Garlic, Minced4 cloves
Contains: shellfish.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
- 1
Add everything For Marination and Mix well. Let marinate for a minimum of 30 minutes.
Fennel SeedsGaram Masala PowderCoconut OilPrawnsRed Chilli PowderSaltTurmeric PowderOnionTomatoGingerCoriander PowderGreen ChilliGarlic
- 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.
Curry leavesCoriander LeavesBlack Pepper PowderCoconut Oil
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 Coconut Oil, 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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