How long does Venad Paal Konju take?

15 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Venad Paal Konju serve?

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

Is Venad Paal Konju 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 Venad Paal Konju?

250 grams Prawns, ¼ cup Coconut Milk, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Ginger, 1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes, ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Venad Paal Konju?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Venad Paal Konju?

About 393 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Venad Paal Konju

Name: Venad Paal Konju
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 250 grams Prawns; 1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Rock Salt; ¼ tsp Black Peppercorns, Crushed; 2 tsp Coconut Oil; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 2 tsp Curry leaves, Finely Chopped; ¼ cup Coconut Milk; 1 tbsp Coconut Oil; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 tbsp Ginger, Julienne; 8 cloves Garlic, Crushed; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder

15 min
medium
Serves 2

Prep 10 min · Cook 5 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Venad paal konju, a Kerala dish of prawns seared in a flat pan and glazed with coconut milk and curry leaves. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 15 minutes, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

13 items

2 people

Prawns250 grams
Red Chilli Flakes1 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Rock Salt½ tsp
Black Peppercorns, Crushed¼ tsp
Coconut Oil2 tsp
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Curry leaves, Finely Chopped2 tsp
Coconut Milk¼ cup
Green Chilli, Slit2
Ginger, Julienne1 tbsp
Garlic, Crushed8 cloves
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp

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	393kcal	786kcal
Protein	27g	54g
Carbohydrate	7.7g	15g
Fat	29g	58g
Fibre	1.7g	3.4g
Sugar	1.5g	3g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

1
Marinate the prawns with all the other ingredients. Set it aside for 10 minutes.
PrawnsRed Chilli FlakesTurmeric PowderRock SaltBlack PeppercornsCoconut Oil
2
Add coconut oil and curry leaves to the coconut milk. Mix well and set aside.
Coconut OilCurry leavesCoconut Milk
3
In a flat pan, heat oil. Add all the prawns in a single layer. Add the green chilli, ginger and garlic.
Coconut OilGreen ChilliGingerGarlic
4
Allow them to cook for 2 minutes, then flip them.
5
Drizzle coconut milk a little at a time. Add more once the coconut milk has already evaporated.
6
Sprinkle black pepper and toss. Remove it from the heat and serve with rice!
Black Pepper Powder

Before you start

How long does Venad Paal Konju take?: 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 5 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Venad Paal Konju serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Venad Paal Konju vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Venad Paal Konju 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 Venad Paal Konju?: 250 grams Prawns, ¼ cup Coconut Milk, 2 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Ginger, 1 tsp Red Chilli Flakes, ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Venad Paal Konju?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Venad Paal Konju?: About 393 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.