Kerala Style Konju Curry With Thengakothu Recipe (Kerala Style Prawn Curry)

Name: Kerala Style Konju Curry With Thengakothu Recipe (Kerala Style Prawn Curry)
Prep time: 40 min
Cuisine: Kerala Recipes
Ingredients: 500 grams Prawns; 2 Onions; finely chopped; 1 inch Ginger; finely chopped; 6 cloves Garlic; 1 tablespoons Red Chilli powder; 3/4 tablespoon Coriander Powder (Dhania); 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi); 1/4 cup Fresh coconut; pieces; 1 Kokum (Malabar Tamarind); soaked; for cleaning prawns; 2 Kokum (Malabar Tamarind); soaked (for the curry); 1 sprig Curry leaves; Water; enough to cook the prawns; Salt; to taste; Ingredients for seasoning; 1 tablespoon Coconut Oil; 1/4 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu); 1 pinch Methi Powder (Fenugreek Powder); 1 sprig Curry leaves

By Admin

Prep Time Total in 40 M

Course Lunch

Cuisine Kerala Recipes

Diet Non Vegeterian

Cooking a magnificent dish with so few ingredients and all in one pot is a perfect busy weekday lunch or dinner. This recipe is not just quick and easy but constructed to maximise flavour. The Kerala Style Konju Curry With Thengakothu is a culinary delight and such a wonderful recipe for those who dislike being in the kitchen for long hours. Kerala Style Konju Curry With Thengakothu is a perfect dish for all those bachelors or single people out there trying their hand at cooking for the first time.

Ingredients

500 grams Prawns
2 Onions
finely chopped
1 inch Ginger
finely chopped
6 cloves Garlic
1 tablespoons Red Chilli powder
3/4 tablespoon Coriander Powder (Dhania)
1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Haldi)
1/4 cup Fresh coconut
pieces
1 Kokum (Malabar Tamarind)
soaked
for cleaning prawns
2 Kokum (Malabar Tamarind)
soaked (for the curry)
1 sprig Curry leaves
Water
enough to cook the prawns
Salt
to taste
Ingredients for seasoning
1 tablespoon Coconut Oil
1/4 teaspoon Mustard seeds (Rai/ Kadugu)
1 pinch Methi Powder (Fenugreek Powder)
1 sprig Curry leaves

Instructions

Step 1

To begin making the Kerala Style Konju Curry With Thengakothu recipe, wash, clean and devein the prawns

Step 2

Marinate it with 1 small piece of kudampuli and salt

Step 3

Keep aside for 10 minutes

Step 4

Throw away the kudampuli and wash the prawns under running water till cleaned well

Step 5

Drain away all the water

Step 6

Take a heavy bottomed pan and add the cleaned prawns into it

Step 7

Into the prawns, add all the ingredients except the coconut oil

Step 8

Mix well with hands (or with a wooden spoon) till masala has coated the prawns completely

Step 9

[add just enough water to cover the prawns or a little lesser, because prawns releases it's own juices while cooking]Cover and cook the prawns for 10 to 12 minutes approximately or till its done

Step 10

The cooking time depends on the prawns

Step 11

Do not over cook the prawns

Step 12

Over cooked prawns turns rubbery and under cooked prawns can make you sick

Step 13

So be careful while cooking it

Step 14

If there is too much gravy, reduce it a little

Step 15

Switch off the flame

Step 16

Heat coconut oil in a small pan

Step 17

Add the mustard and allow it to splutter

Step 18

Now add the curry leaves and fenugreek powder

Step 19

(optional) Switch off flame

Step 20

Pour the seasoning into the curry, mix well and serve hot

Step 21

Kerala Style Konju Curry With Thengakothu is best served with hot rice, appams or neer dosa