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Puthur Jayaram Prawn Tawa Fry

Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Dry sides

Curries & GraviesDry sidesLow carbHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free

Total35 min
Prep10 min
Cook25 min
Serves2
Per serving541 cal
Spicemild

Good for: Rainy Day

Puthur Jayaram Prawn Tawa Fry

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Puthur Jayaram prawn tawa fry: prawns cooked dry on a hot tawa, tossed in onion tomato masala. Mild, serves 2, about 35 minutes, step-by-step video.

High protein

Ingredients

12 items
Cooking for2 servings
  • PrawnsPrawns400 grams
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil4 tbsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder¼ tsp
  • SaltSalt¼ tsp
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves1 sprigs
  • Red Chilli PowderRed Chilli Powder1 tsp
  • Cumin PowderCumin Powder½ tsp
  • OnionOnion, Slices2
  • TomatoTomato, Slices2
  • Coriander PowderCoriander Powder1 tsp
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper Powder½ tsp

Contains: shellfish.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 2
Energy541kcal1082kcal
Protein43g86g
Carbohydrate19g38g
Fat33g66g
Fibre4.2g8.4g
Sugar7g14g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

  1. 1

    Heat oil in a pan, add the onions and saute till it turns translucent.

    Sunflower OilOnion

  2. 2

    Add the tomatoes and masala powders and saute till the raw aroma of the masalas is one and the tomatoes are soft and mashy. Keep the onion tomato mixture aside.

    Red Chilli PowderCumin PowderTomatoCoriander Powder

  3. 3

    Heat up a tawa, add the prawns and cook it dry till all the water it lets out has evaporated.

    Prawns

  4. 4

    Push the prawns to the side, add oil and add ginger garlic paste, red chilli powder and turmeric powder. Mix it till it combines with the oil and mix the prawns along with it for 2 minutes.

    Sunflower OilTurmeric PowderGinger Garlic PasteRed Chilli Powder

  5. 5

    Add the onion tomato mixture and mix till it all combines evenly. Add salt, black pepper and coriander leaves and mix till it combines evenly. Serve it hot with rice.

    SaltCurry leavesBlack Pepper Powder

Before you start

How long does Puthur Jayaram Prawn Tawa Fry take?
35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Puthur Jayaram Prawn Tawa Fry serve?
2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Puthur Jayaram Prawn Tawa Fry vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Puthur Jayaram Prawn Tawa Fry spicy?
It is mild: 1 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 Puthur Jayaram Prawn Tawa Fry?
400 grams Prawns, 2 Onion, 2 Tomato, 2 tbsp Sunflower Oil, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Puthur Jayaram Prawn Tawa Fry?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Puthur Jayaram Prawn Tawa Fry?
About 541 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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2 notes
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    SonaJanuary 2025

    Delicious

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  • A cook

    A Cookd cookNovember 2023

    yummy

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