Chemmeenitta Pachakari Theeyal (Vegetable Theeyal with Prawns)

Ingredients for Chemmeenitta Pachakari Theeyal (Vegetable Theeyal with Prawns):

1. Coconut – ½, scrapped

2. Shallots – 3

3. Chilli powder – 1 big spoon

    Coriander powder – 4 small spoons

    Fenugreek powder – ½ small spoon

4. Coconut oil – 50 milli

5. Mustard – ½ small spoon

6. Onion – 1, cut into small square pieces

    Shallots – 10, chopped

    Drumstick – 1

    Potato – 2, cut into small square pieces

    Okra – 4, cut into small pieces

    Green chillies – 3, chopped

    Curry leaves – As needed

7. Tamarind – Gooseberry sized, soaked in a little warm water

    Cleaned prawns – ½ kg

    Salt – As needed

8. Tomato – 2, chopped

    Curry leaves – 2 stems

How to prepare Chemmeenitta Pachakari Theeyal (Vegetable Theeyal with Prawns)?

1. Heat a pan and bring to low flame.

2. Fry coconut along with shallots.

3. When it’s done, add the powders and sauté for 3 more minutes in low flame.

4. Put the flame off and allow it to cool a little bit.

5. Make a paste without adding water.

6. Heat oil in a curry pan and sputter mustard seeds.

7. Add ingredients no: 6 and sauté for 10 minutes.

8. Add coconut paste along with sufficient water, and cook the contents.

9. When it’s 3/4^th done, add cleaned prawns, tamarind water and sufficient water.

10. Stir the contents well and close the lid.

11. Cook the contents, and when it’s done, add tomato and curry leaves.

12. Boil the contents well and put the flame off. Serve hot.

Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine, May 13 – 26, 2023

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