How long does Prawn Pepper Perattal take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Prawn Pepper Perattal serve?

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

Is Prawn Pepper Perattal spicy?

It is hot: 3 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 Perattal?

500 grams Prawns, 3 tsp Black Pepper Powder, 2 Onion, 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Prawn Pepper Perattal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Prawn Pepper Perattal?

About 303 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Prawn Pepper Perattal

Name: Prawn Pepper Perattal
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 Onion, Finely Chopped; ¾ tsp Salt; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 500 grams Prawns; 3 tsp Black Pepper Powder; 10 cloves Garlic, Minced; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 0.5 tsp Cumin Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder

Also known as Eral Milagu Varuval, Prawn Pepper Perattal · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

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

Total20 min

Prep5 min

Cook15 min

Serves3

Per serving303 cal

Spicehot

Good for: Party

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Prawn pepper perattal, or eral milagu varuval, prawns tossed on high heat in coconut oil with onion, garlic and pepper. Spicy, serves 3, 20 minutes, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

13 items

Cooking for3 servings

Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Salt¾ tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Prawns500 grams
Black Pepper Powder3 tsp
Garlic, Minced10 cloves
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Cumin Powder0.5 tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp

Contains: shellfish.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 3
Energy	303kcal	909kcal
Protein	36g	107g
Carbohydrate	14g	42g
Fat	12g	36g
Fibre	2.8g	8.4g
Sugar	3g	9g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

1
Add prawns, minced garlic and all the ground spices except the black pepper powder and salt in a mixing bowl. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
Turmeric PowderPrawnsGarlicRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderCumin PowderGaram Masala Powder
2
In a saute pan, pour coconut oil and add the onions, saute on a moderate flame until the onions turn translucent (around 45 seconds). Add the prawn mixture and salt, and cook on a high flame for 3-4 minutes (making sure not to overcook it). Add the curry leaves and black pepper powder, give it a good toss and serve hot.
Coconut OilCuminOnionSaltCurry leavesBlack Pepper Powder

Before you start

How long does Prawn Pepper Perattal take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Prawn Pepper Perattal serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Prawn Pepper Perattal vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Prawn Pepper Perattal spicy?: It is hot: 3 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 Perattal?: 500 grams Prawns, 3 tsp Black Pepper Powder, 2 Onion, 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Prawn Pepper Perattal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Prawn Pepper Perattal?: About 303 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.