Prawn Murungai Keerai Poriyal
Also known as Kooni Murungaikeerai Poriyal, Prawn Drumstick Leaves Fry · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters
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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 itemsCoconut (Grated)½ cup
Cumin½ tsp
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli6
Drumstick Leaves (Moringa)2 cup
Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced40
Garlic, Crushed5 cloves
Prawns200 grams
Salt½ tsp
Contains: shellfish.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 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), 1 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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