Go Back

Chettinad Prawn Masala

Chettinad Prawn Masala is a semi-dry version of the prawn recipe. This recipe has a fresh aroma of spices, which adds extra flavor. The Chettinad recipe is famous for its own ground masala added to the dish, enhancing the taste and aroma. Chettinad Prawn Masala is familiar with the name Chettinad Eral thokku in the Tamil Language. 
Print Recipe
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Masala Preparation 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Non Veg, Seafood dry
Cuisine Chettinad, Indian
Servings 3 people

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 kg Cleaned & Deveined Prawn
  • 1 inch cinnamon
  • 2 no Cardamon
  • 2 no Cloves
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Chili Powder
  • 1 no Big onion in small size
  • 10 Nos Small onions
  • 1 No Tomato medium size
  • 2 tbsp Gingerlly oil
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 tsp ginger & garlic paste
  • 1 tsp Coriander seeds
  • 1 tsp Fennel seeds
  • 2 nos Red chili
  • 2 tsp Kashmiri Chili powder
  • 1/2 Lemon juice
  • curry leaves

Instructions
 

Prawn Marination :

  • Wash and Clean the prawns twice with running water. Devein the prawns Add Salt, Turmeric powder, and marinate it for 5 min.

Masala Paste Preparation :

  • Heat a pan with 2 tsp of oil. add small onions, red chilies saute them until the onions are translucent.
  • Add cumin seeds, fennel seeds, coriander seeds, and Black peppers. Roast well for 2 min. 
  • Then, add the chopped tomato. saute well for a min. Allow it cool.
  • Add the mixture to the blender together into a smooth paste by adding little water. Keep it aside.

Method :

  • Heat a pan with 2 tbsp of gingerly oil, 1/2 tsp mustard seeds, 1/2 tsp urad dal, and 1 tsp of cumin seeds. once the mustard seeds pop up, add chopped onions and cook well until they turn a brown color.
  • Add, 1 tsp of ginger garlic paste and grounded masala paste, mix and cook well until the raw smell disappears. add 2 tsp Kashmiri chili powder. mix well and cook until the oil gets separated.
  • Now add the deveined prawns and mix well. Do not add water, prawn itself gives water. Mix well and Cook for 4 min.
  • Now, add fresh curry leaves, Squeeze half a lemon juice. Gently, Mix well, and serve it hot.
  • Serve the Chettinad Prawn Masala / Chettinad Eral Thokku with Plain Steamed Rice, Curd Rice, Biriyani, Roti, Idly, and Dosa.
Keyword Chettinad Eral thokku, Chettinad Prawn Masala