Kerala Prawn Pattichathu / Nadan Konju Pattichathu

Ingredients

Prawns / Shrimp ~ 1/2 kg (1.1 lb)

Chilly powder ~ 3 tsp

Coriander powder ~ 2 tsp

Turmeric powder ~ 1/2 tsp

Green chillies ~ 4 Nos

Crushed shallots ~ 1/2 cup

Garlic ~ 1 tsp 

Thick coconut milk ~ 1/4 cup

Thin coconut milk ~ 1/2 cup

Curry leaves

Coconut oil ~ 1 tbsp

Salt to taste

Method

• Clean the prawns and keep it aside.
• Mix prawns, crushed shallots, garlic, chilly powder, coriander powder ,  turmeric powder, green chillies and salt.
• Keep it for about 10 minutes.
• Then cook prawns in thin coconut milk in medium flame, till all the water evaporates and the prawns are cooked.
• Then add thick coconut milk and cook it for some more time.
• When the water evaporates and  the prawns are almost dry, add curry leaves and coconut oil.
• Mix it well and remove from the flame.
• Puttu & this recipe is a good combination.

Happy cooking !

Njoyy,

Jisha