Chemmeen Moilee Recipe

Ingredients:

• 500g fresh prawns, cleaned and deveined 🍤
• 1 cup coconut milk 🥥
• 2 onions, finely chopped 🧅
• 2 tomatoes, chopped 🍅
• 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise 🌶️
• 1-inch ginger, finely chopped 🧄
• 4 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
• 1 teaspoon turmeric powder 🌟
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder 🌶️
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder 🌿
• 1/2 teaspoon mustard seeds 🌱
• 1/2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds 🌿
• A handful of curry leaves 🍃
• 2 tablespoons coconut oil 🥥
• Salt to taste 🧂
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish 🌿

Instructions:

1. Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat. Add mustard seeds and fenugreek seeds. Let them splutter. 🌱
2. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown. 🧅
3. Add chopped ginger, garlic, and green chilies. Sauté for another couple of minutes until fragrant. 🧄
4. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Stir well to combine. 🌟 🌶️ 🌿
5. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy and oil starts to separate. 🍅
6. Now, add cleaned prawns to the mixture. Mix well and cook for 3-4 minutes until they turn pink. 🍤
7. Pour in coconut milk and stir gently. Let it simmer for 5-7 minutes on low heat. 🥥
8. Season with salt according to taste and add curry leaves for flavor. 🧂 🍃
9. Once the curry reaches desired consistency, turn off the heat. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves. 🌿
10. Serve hot with steamed rice or appam. Enjoy the flavors of South India! 🍚 🍤 🌴

About Chemmeen Moilee: Chemmeen Moilee is a classic South Indian seafood delicacy hailing from the coastal regions of Kerala. 🌊 It's a coconut-based curry with a perfect balance of spices that beautifully complement the sweetness of fresh prawns. 🍤 The creamy texture of coconut milk combined with the aromatic flavors of curry leaves and mustard seeds creates a culinary experience that's both comforting and indulgent. 🥥🌿 With its vibrant colors and rich flavors, Chemmeen Moilee is a celebration of the bountiful seafood treasures of the South. 🎉🐟 Enjoyed with steamed rice or traditional appam, this dish is a true delight for seafood lovers! 🍚🍤