Peechinga – Chemmen Curry (Ridge Gourd – Prawns Curry)

Ingredients for Peechinga – Chemmen Curry (Ridge Gourd – Prawns Curry):

1. Prawns – ¼ kg
2. Ginger chopped – 1 small spoon
   Green chillies – 2, sliced
   Salt and turmeric – As needed
3. Ridge gourd cut into pieces after removing its edges – 1
4. Coconut grated – ½
   Turmeric powder – A little
5. Coconut oil – As required
6. Mustard – ¼ small spoon
   Shallots – 2, sliced
   Curry leaves – 1 sprig

How to prepare Peechinga – Chemmen Curry (Ridge Gourd – Prawns Curry)?

1. Make a fine paste of coconut and turmeric powder.
2. Cook prawns, adding ingredients no: 2.
3. When prawns are almost cooked, add cut ridge gourd pieces.
4. When the contents are well-cooked, add coconut paste.
5. Wait for the contents to thicken, and take from the flame.
6. Heat coconut oil in a pan, sauté ingredients no: 6 and add to the curry.

Source: Vanitha Magazine September 1-15 2017

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