Shrimp is one of the most tasty and healthy seafood. It is rich in protein and selenium. Also a good source of vitamin D, vitamin B12, iron etc.
I made this recipe 2 weeks back and this was the first time I made a dish with Shrimp. My aunt gave me the recipe and it came out very well. We had it with rice and it tasted so good….
Ingredients
| 1. Shrimp/Prawn | 15 no. (I used frozen shrimp) |
| 2. Shredded Coconut | 1/4 cup |
| 3. Mustard Seeds | 1/2 tsp. |
| 4. Red Chili Powder | 1/2 tsp. |
| 5. Turmeric Powder | 1/4 tsp. |
| 6. Fenugreek Powder | 1/4 tsp. |
| 7. Green Chili | 1 no. |
| 8. Cumin Seeds | 1/4 tsp. |
| 9. Salt | as required |
| 10. Oil | 2 tsp. |
Preparation
- Clean the shrimp.
- Take a bowl and mix 1/2 tsp. red chili powder, 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp. cumin powder, salt as required and some water that is required to make a paste.
- Add shrimp/prawn to the paste, mix it with the paste and leave it for some 5 to 10 minutes.
- After 10 minutes, take a pan add 2 tsp. of oil and heat it mildly. Put shrimp/prawn into the oil and fry for 5 minutes.
- Add 1/2 cup of water to the fried shrimp/prawn, cover the pan with a lid and cook for 10 minutes.
- Transfer 1/4 cup shredded coconut coconut, 1/4 tsp. fenugreek seeds and 1/4 cumin seeds to a blender and grind it.
- Add this mixture to the cooked shrimp/prawn, mix it and cook till it is dry enough.
BuzzNet Tags: Shrimp,Prawn,South Indian Recipe,side dish with rice
