Prawn Mappas

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Prawn Mappas is a traditional dish from the Indian state of Kerala, made with prawns in a rich and spicy coconut milk sauce. It is a popular seafood dish that is often enjoyed with steamed rice. The prawns are cooked in a mixture of spices and coconut milk, resulting in a flavorful and delicious dish. When guests come over, count Prawn Mappas as one new dish to cook. All will love this Keralite prawn curry that is quite tangy and creamy.

Ingredients

• 16-20 medium prawns, peeled and deveined
• 2-3 tbsps coconut oil
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 2 tsps chopped ginger
• 1 tbsp chopped garlic
• 2-3 green chillies, slit
• 2 medium onions, sliced
• 15-20 shallots, sliced
• 4-5 dried red chillies, stemmed
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp fennel powder
• ½ tsp crushed black peppercorns
• 3-4 fish tamarind pieces (kudampuli)
• 1 large tomato, cut into wedges
• 1 cup thin coconut milk
• 8-10 curry leaves
• Salt to taste
• ½ cup thick coconut milk
• Steamed rice for serving

Method

1. Heat coconut oil in a pan. Add mustard seeds and once they start to splutter, add ginger, garlic, green chillies and sauté for 30 seconds.
2. Add onions and sauté till translucent. Add shallots and sauté for 2-3 minutes on medium heat.
3. Add dried red chillies and mix well. Add prawns and sauté on high heat for 2-3 minutes.
4. Add garam masala powder, turmeric powder, fennel powder, crushed black peppercorns and mix well.
5. Add fish tamarind pieces, tomato and sauté for a minute.
6. Add thin coconut milk, curry leaves and allow the mixture to come to a boil.
7. Add salt, thick coconut milk and mix well. Cook for 2 minutes.
8. Transfer in a serving bowl, and serve hot with steamed rice.

Equipment

• Forza 24 cm Cast-iron Kadhai — Buy