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Kerala Style Konju Curry With Thengakothu Recipe (Kerala Style Prawn Curry)
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Kerala Style Konju Curry With Thengakothu Recipe (Kerala Style Prawn Curry)

A non-veg Kerala Recipes recipe with prawns, onions - finely chopped, inch ginger - finely chopped. Ready in 40 min, serves 4.

Curated byAditya Nair🇮🇳

Calories
875kcal
Estimated Cost
425-575
Carbs88g
Protein33g
Fats44g
Servings Scaler
4

Instructions

21 steps
  1. 1

    To begin making the Kerala Style Konju Curry With Thengakothu recipe, wash, clean and devein the prawns

    prawns(500 grams)sprig curry leaves(1)water - enough to cook the prawnssprig curry leaves(1)
  2. 2

    Marinate it with 1 small piece of kudampuli and salt

    salt - to taste
  3. 3

    Keep aside for 10 minutes

  4. 4

    Throw away the kudampuli and wash the prawns under running water till cleaned well

    prawns(500 grams)water - enough to cook the prawns
  5. 5

    Drain away all the water

    water - enough to cook the prawns
  6. 6

    Take a heavy bottomed pan and add the cleaned prawns into it

    prawns(500 grams)water - enough to cook the prawns
  7. 7

    Into the prawns, add all the ingredients except the coconut oil

    prawns(500 grams)fresh coconut - pieces(1/4 cup)water - enough to cook the prawnscoconut oil(1 tablespoon)
  8. 8

    Mix well with hands (or with a wooden spoon) till masala has coated the prawns completely

    prawns(500 grams)water - enough to cook the prawns
  9. 9

    [add just enough water to cover the prawns or a little lesser, because prawns releases it's own juices while cooking]Cover and cook the prawns for 10 to 12 minutes approximately or till its done

    prawns(500 grams)water - enough to cook the prawns
  10. 10

    The cooking time depends on the prawns

    prawns(500 grams)water - enough to cook the prawns
  11. 11

    Do not over cook the prawns

    prawns(500 grams)water - enough to cook the prawns
  12. 12

    Over cooked prawns turns rubbery and under cooked prawns can make you sick

    prawns(500 grams)water - enough to cook the prawns
  13. 13

    So be careful while cooking it

    water - enough to cook the prawns
  14. 14

    If there is too much gravy, reduce it a little

  15. 15

    Switch off the flame

  16. 16

    Heat coconut oil in a small pan

    fresh coconut - pieces(1/4 cup)coconut oil(1 tablespoon)
  17. 17

    Add the mustard and allow it to splutter

    mustard seeds(1/4 teaspoon)
  18. 18

    Now add the curry leaves and fenugreek powder

    tablespoons red chilli powder(1)coriander powder (dhania)(3/4 tablespoon)turmeric powder (haldi)(1/4 teaspoon)sprig curry leaves(1)pinch methi powder (fenugreek powder)(1)sprig curry leaves(1)
  19. 19

    (optional) Switch off flame

  20. 20

    Pour the seasoning into the curry, mix well and serve hot

    sprig curry leaves(1)sprig curry leaves(1)
  21. 21

    Kerala Style Konju Curry With Thengakothu is best served with hot rice, appams or neer dosa

    sprig curry leaves(1)sprig curry leaves(1)

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