ChemmeenThoran/Kerala style Prawn Thoran/Konjhu Thoran

Today I am going to share a popular prawn delicacy of Kerala called chemmeen Thoran.This is prepared using prawn with grated coconut and spice powders. It is easy to make and goes well with rice.This recipe is adapted from chef Lakshmi Nair’s cookery show Kairali TV Magic Oven.

Ingredients

1. Prawn/Shrimp/Chemmeen(small size) – 1/2 kg/1 lb
2. Ginger(chopped) –1 tbsp
3. Shallots(cut into round pieces) – 1 cup
4. Green Chilly/Banana Pepper(Thondan Mulaku) – 2
5. Mustard seeds –1/2 tsp
6. Dry Red Chilly –2
7. Curry Leaves
8. Coconut oil
9. Salt

For the paste

1. Grated Coconut – 1 1/2 cup
2. Green chilly –4
3. Shallots – 4
4. Red chilly powder – 2 tsp
5. Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp

Preparation

1. Grind the items mentioned above for the paste and make a coarse paste.
2. Heat coconut oil in a manchatti(clay pot) or pan.Add mustard seeds,dry red chilly,curry leaves.once it starts to splutter add chopped ginger,shallots,green chilly or banana pepper and saute well.
3. Once shallots turn brown in color,add prawn to it and mix well.
4. Add coconut paste to it.Add 1 cup of water and salt.
5. Cover and cook on low flame till dry.
6. Garnish with curry leaves.it tastes great if you cook in a clay pot.
7. serve with rice as side dish.

Recipe Source:Magic Oven,Kairali Tv