How long does Prawn Moilee take?

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

How many people does Prawn Moilee serve?

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

Is Prawn Moilee spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Moilee?

400 grams Prawns, ½ cup Coconut Milk, 3 Green Chilli, 1 Onion, 1 Tomato, 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Prawn Moilee?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Prawn Moilee?

About 581 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Prawn Moilee

Name: Prawn Moilee
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 400 grams Prawns; ¼ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; ¼ tsp Fenugreek Seeds; 5 cloves Garlic, Slices; 1 inch Ginger, Julienne; 3 Green Chilli, Slices; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 Onion, Thinly Sliced; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¼ tsp Coriander Powder; 1 tsp Salt; ½ cup Coconut Milk; 1 cup Water; 1 cup Coconut Milk; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Vinegar; 1 Tomato, Thick Slices

30 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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5 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 molly, prawn molee, chemmeen moilee · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Low carb Gluten-free Dairy-free

Prawn moilee: pan-fried prawns simmered in coconut milk with ginger, green chilli and curry leaves. Mild, serves 3, 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

Good for: Party

Ingredients

16 items

3 people

Prawns400 grams
Salt1¼ tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Coconut Oil3 tbsp
Fenugreek Seeds¼ tsp
Garlic, Slices5 cloves
Ginger, Julienne1 inch
Green Chilli, Slices3
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Onion, Thinly Sliced1
Coriander Powder¼ tsp
Coconut Milk1½ cup
Water1 cup
Vinegar1 tsp
Tomato, Thick Slices1

Contains: shellfish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	581kcal	1743kcal
Protein	31g	93g
Carbohydrate	15g	46g
Fat	47g	140g
Fibre	4.3g	13g
Sugar	6.7g	20g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

1
Mix the prawns with salt, turmeric powder and black pepper powder. Heat oil in a pan and pan-fry for 2 minutes on each side. Remove from the pan and set aside.
PrawnsSaltTurmeric PowderBlack Pepper PowderCoconut Oil
2
Heat oil in another pan and add fenugreek seeds. Add garlic, ginger, green chilli, curry leaves and onion. Saute until the onion turns translucent.
Coconut OilFenugreek SeedsGarlicGingerGreen ChilliCurry leavesOnion
3
Add turmeric powder, coriander powder and salt. Saute for a minute.
Turmeric PowderCoriander PowderSalt
4
Add thin coconut milk (2nd press). If you don’t have it, combine water and coconut milk together. Add the prawns and simmer for 2 minutes.
Coconut MilkWater
5
Add the coconut milk, black pepper powder and vinegar. Stir it and immediately add tomato slices and coconut oil on top.Turn off the heat immediately. Cover and rest for 5 minutes. It will thicken and the flavours will mingle together. Serve hot with appam, Idiyappam or rice.
Coconut MilkBlack Pepper PowderVinegarTomato

Before you start

How long does Prawn Moilee take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Prawn Moilee serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Prawn Moilee vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Prawn Moilee spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Moilee?: 400 grams Prawns, ½ cup Coconut Milk, 3 Green Chilli, 1 Onion, 1 Tomato, 1 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Prawn Moilee?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Prawn Moilee?: About 581 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.