Dry Prawns Stir Fry Kerala Style / Unnakka Chemmeen Fry

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Ingredients

Dry Prawns-500 gms

Chilli powder/chili flakes- as required

shallots-25, thinly, sliced

Curry leaves

coconut oil-1 tbsp

Salt - to taste

                          

Method:

1. Prepare Dry Prawns:

                                          

                                                  

Dry Prawns Before Frying

• Clean and wash the dry prawns thoroughly.
• Allow them to drain completely to remove excess water content.
1. Fry Dry Prawns:
   • Heat coconut oil in a pan.
   • Add the drained dry prawns to the pan and stir-fry them for a few minutes until they are almost fried.
2. Seasoning:
   • Dissolve salt in water and add it to the pan as required.
   • Continue frying until the prawns become crispy in texture.
3. Add Shallots and Curry Leaves:
   • Once the prawns are crispy, add thinly sliced shallots and curry leaves to the pan.
   • Saute them until the shallots turn a light golden color.
4. Adjust Seasoning:
   • Check the level of salt and add more if needed.
5. Spice it up:
   • Reduce the flame to low and add chili flakes or chili powder according to your preference.
   • Saute until the raw flavor of the chili powder disappears.
6. Final Touch:
   • Once the prawns are crispy and well-spiced, switch off the flame.
7. Serving:
• Serve the delicious dry prawns with rice for a flavorful meal.  

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