Prawn Moilee
A mild and creamy Kerala-style coconut milk fish curry with curry leaves and mustard seeds.
Prep Time
15 min
Cook Time
20 min
Servings
2
Ingredients
- 500 grams Prawns
- 400 ml Coconut Milk
- 1 large Onion
- 1 inch piece Ginger
- 3 pieces Green Chilies
- 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
- 2 tablespoons Coconut Oil
- 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
- 10 leaves Curry Leaves
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
Instructions
- 1
Marinate the prawns with turmeric powder and a pinch of salt for 10 minutes.
- 2
Heat coconut oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. Once they splutter, add curry leaves, sliced onions, ginger, and slit green chilies.
- 3
Sauté until the onions are translucent but not browned.
- 4
Add the marinated prawns and cook for 2 minutes until they start to turn pink.
- 5
Pour in the coconut milk and simmer gently on low heat for 5-7 minutes. Do not let it boil vigorously as the milk might curdle.
- 6
Finish with lemon juice and salt to taste. Serve hot with steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories
320
kcal
Protein
22
g
Carbs
8
g
Fat
24
g
Fiber
1
g
Sugar
3
g
Sodium
450
mg
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