How long does Prawn Thokku take?

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

How many people does Prawn Thokku serve?

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

Is Prawn Thokku 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 Thokku?

250 grams Prawns, 10 Curry leaves, 2 Green Chilli, 3 Onion, 2 Tomato, 3 tbsp Gingelly Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Prawn Thokku?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Prawn Thokku?

About 290 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Prawn Thokku

Name: Prawn Thokku
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Tamil Nadu
Ingredients: 3 tbsp Gingelly Oil; 1 tsp Cumin; 10 Curry leaves; 2 Green Chilli, Slices; 3 Onion, Thinly Sliced; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 2 Tomato, Finely Chopped; 2 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 0.50 tsp Turmeric Powder; As Needed Salt; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 250 grams Prawns

Also known as Eral Thokku, Eral Masala, Prawn Masala · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Snacks & Starters Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total30 min

Prep15 min

Cook15 min

Serves3

Per serving290 cal

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Good for: Party

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Prawn thokku, or eral thokku: a thick Tamil Nadu prawn masala in gingelly oil with onion, tomato and curry leaves. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 30 minutes, video.

High proteinLow calorie

100% would make this again24 cooks

Ingredients

13 items

Cooking for3 servings

Gingelly Oil3 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Curry leaves10
Green Chilli, Slices2
Onion, Thinly Sliced3
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped2
Red Chilli Powder2 tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Turmeric Powder0.50 tsp
SaltAs Needed
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Prawns250 grams

Contains: shellfish, sesame.

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	290kcal	870kcal
Protein	19g	58g
Carbohydrate	16g	49g
Fat	17g	51g
Fibre	3.7g	11g
Sugar	6.3g	19g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

1
Heat a pan, add oil, Cumin seeds and Curry leaves. Add the slit green chilli and thinly sliced onion. Saute till the onions are translucent.
Gingelly OilCuminCurry leavesGreen ChilliOnion
2
Add the ginger-garlic paste and continue to saute. Add finely chopped tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes are mushy.
Ginger Garlic PasteTomato
3
Add chilli powder, coriander powder, turmeric powder, salt and coriander leaves.
Red Chilli PowderCoriander PowderTurmeric PowderSaltCoriander Leaves
4
Once the spices are cooked, add the washed Prawns. Prawns will emit some water while they cook and shrink in size. Cook until water has evaporated and the gravy thickens.
Prawns

Before you start

How long does Prawn Thokku take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Prawn Thokku serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Prawn Thokku vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Prawn Thokku 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 Thokku?: 250 grams Prawns, 10 Curry leaves, 2 Green Chilli, 3 Onion, 2 Tomato, 3 tbsp Gingelly Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Prawn Thokku?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Prawn Thokku?: About 290 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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D'pak ⚡December 2024
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A Cookd cookSeptember 2024
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A Cookd cookApril 2024
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Ahamed Kalima SanoferDecember 2023
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vijiJune 2023
it looks and taste delicious 😋
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Izzath sajithDecember 2022
it's very useful 👍🏻 very easy too 💓
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Pavithran VJanuary 2022
simple n easy spicy 🔥
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DianaNovember 2021
awesome ..thanks
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A Cookd cookMay 2026
Made the prawn thokku today — turned out perfect! Easy recipe, clear steps, and amazing taste. Definitely making it again.