Konju/ Prawn Theeyal

Kerala style Konju theeyal (Prawn Theeyal) is a real temptation, and if you are a foodie who loves South Indian food a lot, then this one is a must try. The curry is a bit time consuming, but the trust me, the ultimate result will make you smile wide :)

For those of you vegetarian lovers, trying out the vegetable theeyal can bring in the same effects. If you want to check the method of roasting coconut mix in the microwave or if you want the recipe for vegetable theeyal, check my early post. Just click or copy paste the link for the same here: 

http://foodomania-seema.blogspot.in/2014/08/vegetable-theeyal.html

For the recipe of konju theeyal, just check the method given below. 

Ingredients

• Prawns (Konju)-  1 cup or 2 cups
• Onion - 1 medium
• Shallots- 10 nos
• Cucumber- 1/4 cup
• Drumsticks- 1 large cut into small pieces
• Grated coconut- 2 cups
• Green chillies- 2
• Ginger- 1 inch
• Garlic- 10 cloves
• Chilly powder - 1 1/2 tsp
• Coriander powder- 3 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp

Other ingredients

• Tamarind paste - 1/4 tsp
• Salt
• Oil
• Mustard seeds
• Curry leaves

Method

Step 1 (Roasting and grinding)

•  Take a tave heat it
• Roast coconuts with the help of coconut oil or any vegetable oil
• Add all the spices and roast them for 5 min
• Grind the contents to a paste by adding water and keep aside

Step 2

• Take a large tava or pan, heat it
• Add oil
• Now add some mustard seeds and splutter them
• Add curry leaves and diced onions plus green chillies to it
• Saute well
• Now Add the cut vegetables and the prawns that are cleaned and kept aside
• Saute well
• Add salt
• Add 1/2 tsp of tamarind paste
• Pour a cup of water and close the lid
• Allow it to cook partially
• Now add the ground coconut mix to with some water (check the consistency) and let it boil
• Allow to cook for 10 - 15 min in low flame
• Remove from flame after 15 min and serve hot with rice or with dosas.
• Enjoy!!

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