Ingredients
Grind :
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 ginger slice
- 2 whole cardamoms
- 2 whole cloves
- 1 whole cinnamon sticks
- 1 green chili
- 1 red dry chili
- 1 anise seed
- 1/4 tsp fennel seeds
- 1/4 tsp cumin seeds
- 1/4 tsp whole peppercorns
- 1/4 cup water
Cooking :
- 1 tsp oil
- 1/2 tbsp ghee
- 2 chopped onions
- 1 sprig curry leaves
- 1 chopped tomato
- 3/4 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/8 tsp turmeric powder
- 20 shrimp or prawns – deveined
- 2 slices fresh tamarind- soaked in water and drained
- 1/4 cup cilantro—chopped
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- salt to taste
Congratulations on finding this Chettinad prawns recipe. Chettinad cuisine is world famous because it is just that delicious. Chettinad cuisine is traditionally vegetarian, therefore a good meat based recipe is always a treat. Chettinad cuisine is subtle and takes some skill to really get tasting right, but prawns are pretty simple to cook, making this the perfect recipe to begin your Chettinad cooking voyage with. Don’t’ wait any longer, get started today; your taste buds will thank you.
Chettinad Prawns tastes best when it is hot. Store it in a casserole to keep it warm for hours together.
Health Benefits
This Chettinad recipe is not only delicious it is also healthy. Prawns are rich in vitamin B12, an essential vitamin that is heavily responsible for mood regulation. A B12 deficiency can lead to extreme body fatigue, anemia, and depression. In extreme cases, a lack of B12 may even lead to irreversible brain damage. Prawns also have a decent protein content, which is needed to keep your body running efficiently. Protein is needed in DNA synthesis and cell repair; without it your body won’t be able to recover from damage.
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How to make Chettinad Prawns
Note: The masala should completelycoatthe shrimp and all the liquid has dried off
Trivia Prawns have longer legs than shrimp. |
