Prawn Head Podi
Also known as Prawn Podi · Non-veg · Dry sides, Chutneys, Podis & Pickles
Dry sidesChutneys, Podis & PicklesLow carbLow fatHigh proteinDairy-free
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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 itemsSalt1 tsp
Prawns2 cup
Toor Dal1.5 tbsp
Urad Dal (split)1.5 tbsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Tamarind½ tsp
Asafoetida¼ tsp
Wateras needed
Dry Red Chilli7
Coriander Seeds1.5 tbsp
Chana Dal3 tbsp
Coconut, Roasted2 tbsp
Jaggery1 tsp
Contains: wheat, shellfish.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 6. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Toor DalUrad Dal (split)Curry leavesDry Red ChilliCoriander SeedsChana DalCoconut
- 4
In a blender, combine all the roasted ingredients along with asafoetida, jaggery, tamarind and salt. Serve it with steamed rice.
SaltTamarindAsafoetidaJaggery
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, 1.5 tbsp Toor Dal, 1.5 tbsp Urad Dal (split), 1.5 tbsp Coriander Seeds, 3 tbsp Chana 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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