Prawns Theeyal Recipe (Chemeen Theeyal)

Step 1: To begin making the Prawns Theeyal recipe, start by taking grated coconuts in a blender and blending it so it becomes fine

Step 2: This will help the coconut to brown evenly and faster

Step 3: In a wok/kadhai, take coconuts and start roasting on medium flame

Step 4: Stir every 10 seconds to avoid burning

Step 5: Once the coconuts have achieved light brown colour add coriander seeds, red chilly, some curry leaves, 2-3 shallots, cumin seeds, fenugreek, turmeric powder and roast

Step 6: Once the coconut mixture is nicely roasted and achieved a deep brown colour take it off heat to cool

Step 7: Once cooled blend the mixture in blender

Step 8: First blend it to powder everything

Step 9: Then add the tamarind pulp and little water and blend

Step 10: Blend till it becomes a cohesive smooth paste

Step 11: In the same wok/kadai, heat some coconut oil

Step 12: Once hot, splutter some mustard seeds

Step 13: Add the remaining shallots and garlic and sauté till everything turns translucent

Step 14: Add curry leaves and sauté for another minute

Step 15: Add the coconut paste in and give a good mix

Step 16: Add 1 cup water and bring to a boil

Step 17: Add salt as per taste and let it boil until the oil starts appearing on top

Step 18: This will take 5-10 minutes

Step 19: Now add cleaned prawns and let it cook for 3-5 minutes before switching off the flame

Step 20: Serve Prawns Theeyal Recipe with hot steamed rice for a perfect weekday meal