Peechinga – Unakka Chemmeen Ularth (Ridge Gourd – Dried Prawns Stir Fry)

Ingredients for Peechinga – Unakka Chemmeen Ularth (Ridge Gourd – Dried Prawns Stir Fry):

1. Dried shrimp, heads and tails removed and cleaned – 1/2 kg
2. Coconut oil – 2 tbsp
3. Red onion (shallots) crushed – 1/2 cup
   Garlic crushed – 2 tbsp
   Dried chilli crushed – 1.5 tbsp
   Turmeric powder – 1/2 tsp
   Curry leaves – One sprig
4. Peechinga/ridge gourd sliced into 1-inch pieces – 1/2 kg
5. Salt – As needed

How to prepare Peechinga – Unakka Chemmeen Ularth (Ridge Gourd – Dried Prawns Stir Fry)?

1. Wash and then dry-roast the dried shrimp well and keep aside.
2. Heat the coconut oil in a pan and sauté the items listed under section 3 until light brown.
3. Add chopped ridge gourd, dried shrimp and salt, mix well and cook until dry.

Courtesy: Vanitha Magazine, June 21 – July 4, 2025

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