Foods of Kerala

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Prawn-
Kerala Masala Prawns Labels: Curry Leaves, Garlic, Ginger, Gravies/Stews, Indian, Kerala Cuisine, Onions, Prawns, Seafood, Tomatoes Prawns are a top priority in my weekly menu..I make it twice a week no matter what. The simple and valid reason being all three of us love it . Prawns are the most easiest to cook up except for the cleaning and the deveining involved.. Thankfully, the ... more 

Photo by: http://tangerineskitchen.blogspot.com/2008/05/kera
Prawn-
Kerala Masala Prawns Labels: Curry Leaves, Garlic, Ginger, Gravies/Stews, Indian, Kerala Cuisine, Onions, Prawns, Seafood, Tomatoes Prawns are a top priority in my weekly menu..I make it twice a week no matter what. The simple and valid reason being all three of us love it . Prawns are the most easiest to cook up except for the cleaning and the deveining involved.. Thankfully, the man who brings seafood home, cleans and deveins it for me. The only thing that I need to do is to give it a good rinse and it is all set for cooking! The Kerala Prawn curry recipe that i present below is again from the recipes handed down to me by my mother. Prawn- 1 Kg (cleaned, de-veined) Onions- 2 (sliced) Tomatoes-2 (chopped finely) Ginger paste-1 1/2 tsp Garlic Paste- 2 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder- 2 tsps Turmeric Powder- 1 tsp Curry Leaves- 1 sprig Mustard seeds- 1 tsp Oil preferably coconut oil Salt as per the taste Heat the oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds. When they crackle, saute the onions, followed by the garlic and ginger and fry until they are mixed in well together. Now add the chilli powder and the turmeric powder and add in the chopped tomatoes as well... When you see the oil separating from this mixture, add a little water and salt. When the water boils, add in the prawns and stir well ensuring that the masala coats the prawns well. Add the curry leaves and cook no more than 3 minutes. The tangy and spicy masala less