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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. 1

    Marinate the prawns with turmeric powder and a pinch of salt for 10 minutes.

  2. 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. 3

    Sauté until the onions are translucent but not browned.

  4. 4

    Add the marinated prawns and cook for 2 minutes until they start to turn pink.

  5. 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. 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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