How long does Prawn Murungai Keerai Poriyal take?

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

How many people does Prawn Murungai Keerai Poriyal serve?

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

Is Prawn Murungai Keerai Poriyal 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 Murungai Keerai Poriyal?

200 grams Prawns, 2 cup Drumstick Leaves (Moringa), ½ cup Coconut (Grated), 5 Dry Red Chilli, 40 Small Onion (Shallots), 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Prawn Murungai Keerai Poriyal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Prawn Murungai Keerai Poriyal?

About 570 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Prawn Murungai Keerai Poriyal

Name: Prawn Murungai Keerai Poriyal
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: ½ cup Coconut (Grated); ½ tsp Cumin; 5 Dry Red Chilli; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 1 Dry Red Chilli; 40 Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced; 5 cloves Garlic, Crushed; 2 cup Drumstick Leaves (Moringa); 200 grams Prawns; ½ tsp Salt

30 min
medium
Serves 2

Prep 15 min · Cook 15 min

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6 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 Kooni Murungaikeerai Poriyal, Prawn Drumstick Leaves Fry · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Prawn murungai keerai poriyal: prawns and drumstick leaves stir-fried with shallots, garlic and coconut masala. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 30 minutes, video.

High protein

Ingredients

11 items

2 people

Coconut (Grated)½ cup
Cumin½ tsp
Dry Red Chilli6
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced40
Garlic, Crushed5 cloves
Drumstick Leaves (Moringa)2 cup
Prawns200 grams
Salt½ tsp

Contains: shellfish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 2 people
Energy	570kcal	1140kcal
Protein	33g	66g
Carbohydrate	56g	113g
Fat	27g	55g
Fibre	14g	28g
Sugar	18g	37g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

1
In a mixer grinder, add all the ingredients under “for masala” and grind it into a coarse mixture.
Coconut (Grated)CuminDry Red Chilli
2
Heat oil in a Kadai, add mustard seeds and let it splutter. Add urad dal, dried red chilli and satue for a minute.
Coconut OilMustard SeedsUrad Dal (split)Dry Red Chilli
3
Add sliced shallots, crushed garlic and saute till it turns translucent.
Small Onion (Shallots)Garlic
4
Add the drumstick leaves and saute for a minute.
Drumstick Leaves (Moringa)
5
Add the small prawns, salt and cook for 3 mins.
PrawnsSalt
6
Add the ground masala mixture and stir for 2 mins. Remove from the heat. Best served with Rasam rice / Fish curry.

Before you start

How long does Prawn Murungai Keerai Poriyal take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Prawn Murungai Keerai Poriyal serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Prawn Murungai Keerai Poriyal vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Prawn Murungai Keerai Poriyal 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 Murungai Keerai Poriyal?: 200 grams Prawns, 2 cup Drumstick Leaves (Moringa), ½ cup Coconut (Grated), 5 Dry Red Chilli, 40 Small Onion (Shallots), 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Prawn Murungai Keerai Poriyal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Prawn Murungai Keerai Poriyal?: About 570 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.