How long does Prawn Head Podi take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Prawn Head Podi serve?

6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Prawn Head Podi 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 Prawn Head Podi?

2 cup Prawns, 7 Dry Red Chilli, 1½ tbsp Coriander Seeds, 3 tbsp Chana Dal, 1½ tbsp Urad Dal (split), 1½ tbsp Toor Dal, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Prawn Head Podi?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Prawn Head Podi?

About 135 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Prawn Head Podi

Name: Prawn Head Podi
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 2 cup Prawns; as needed Water; 1½ tbsp Coriander Seeds; 3 tbsp Chana Dal; 1½ tbsp Urad Dal (split); 1½ tbsp Toor Dal; 7 Dry Red Chilli; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 tbsp Coconut, Roasted; ¼ tsp Asafoetida; 1 tsp Jaggery; ½ tsp Tamarind; 1 tsp Salt

30 min
medium
Serves 6

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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4 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 Prawn Podi · Non-veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

Chutneys, Podis & Pickles Low carb Low fat High protein Dairy-free

Prawn head podi of roasted prawn heads and shells ground with dals, chillies, tamarind and jaggery. Medium-spicy, serves 6, 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

13 items

6 people

Prawns2 cup
Wateras needed
Coriander Seeds1½ tbsp
Chana Dal3 tbsp
Urad Dal (split)1½ tbsp
Toor Dal1½ tbsp
Dry Red Chilli7
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Coconut, Roasted2 tbsp
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Jaggery1 tsp
Tamarind½ tsp
Salt1 tsp

Contains: wheat, shellfish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 6 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 6 people
Energy	135kcal	810kcal
Protein	19g	112g
Carbohydrate	12g	70g
Fat	2.3g	14g
Fibre	4.1g	25g
Sugar	1.4g	8.4g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

1
Clean the prawns and separate the head and shell Blanch the head, shell and tail
PrawnsWater
2
Roast the prawn head and shell, till aromatic, keep aside
3
Dry roast coriander seeds, chanan dal, urad dal, toor dal, dried red chili, curry leaves
Coriander SeedsChana DalUrad Dal (split)Toor DalDry Red ChilliCurry leavesCoconut
4
In a blender, combine all the roasted ingredients along with asafoetida, jaggery, tamarind and salt. Serve it with steamed rice.
AsafoetidaJaggeryTamarindSalt

Before you start

How long does Prawn Head Podi take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Prawn Head Podi serve?: 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Prawn Head Podi vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Prawn Head Podi 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 Prawn Head Podi?: 2 cup Prawns, 7 Dry Red Chilli, 1½ tbsp Coriander Seeds, 3 tbsp Chana Dal, 1½ tbsp Urad Dal (split), 1½ tbsp Toor Dal, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Prawn Head Podi?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Prawn Head Podi?: About 135 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.