How long does Prawn Pepper Fry take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Prawn Pepper Fry serve?

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

Is Prawn Pepper Fry 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 Pepper Fry?

250 grams Prawns, 10 Small Onion (Shallots), 1½ tsp Black Peppercorns, ½ inch Ginger, 5 cloves Garlic, 10 Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Prawn Pepper Fry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Prawn Pepper Fry?

About 310 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Prawn Pepper Fry

Name: Prawn Pepper Fry
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 250 grams Prawns; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; ½ tsp Cumin; ½ tsp Coriander Seeds; 1½ tsp Black Peppercorns; ¼ tsp Fennel Seeds; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 10 Small Onion (Shallots), Finely Chopped; ½ inch Ginger; 5 cloves Garlic; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Garam Masala Powder; ½ tsp Salt; 10 Curry leaves

25 min
medium
Serves 2
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Prep 10 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 Eral Milagu Varuval, Chemmeen Pepper Fry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Dry sides

Curries & Gravies Dry sides Snacks & Starters Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Prawn pepper fry, or eral milagu varuval, tossed in coconut oil with shallots, curry leaves and ground pepper. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 25 minutes, with video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

14 items

2 people

Prawns250 grams
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Cumin½ tsp
Coriander Seeds½ tsp
Black Peppercorns1½ tsp
Fennel Seeds¼ tsp
Small Onion (Shallots), Finely Chopped10
Ginger½ inch
Garlic5 cloves
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder¼ tsp
Salt½ tsp
Curry leaves10

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	310kcal	620kcal
Protein	28g	55g
Carbohydrate	14g	28g
Fat	17g	34g
Fibre	3g	6g
Sugar	4.2g	8.4g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

1
Cook the prawns until it is half cooked on a pan with turmeric powder and 1 tbsp of coconut oil
PrawnsTurmeric PowderCoconut Oil
2
Dry roast and grind into a fine powder, the ingredients under dry roast and grind.
CuminCoriander SeedsBlack PeppercornsFennel Seeds
3
In a pan add 1 tbsp of coconut oil. Add shallots and finely chopped ginger and garlic. Cook until everything turns golden brown.
Coconut OilSmall Onion (Shallots)GingerGarlic
4
Add the half-cooked prawns, toss in the ground spices, red chilli powder, garam masala, salt, curry leaves and mix well until raw smell from Masala has gone.
Red Chilli PowderGaram Masala PowderSaltCurry leaves
5
Serve hot as an appetizer.

Before you start

How long does Prawn Pepper Fry take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Prawn Pepper Fry serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Prawn Pepper Fry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Prawn Pepper Fry 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 Pepper Fry?: 250 grams Prawns, 10 Small Onion (Shallots), 1½ tsp Black Peppercorns, ½ inch Ginger, 5 cloves Garlic, 10 Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Prawn Pepper Fry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Prawn Pepper Fry?: About 310 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.