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Kerala Prawn Curry with Coconut Milk (Chemmeen Curry)

Kerala Prawn Curry, or Chemmeen Curry, is a coastal delicacy made with prawns simmered in coconut milk, spices, and curry leaves. Creamy, flavorful, and comforting!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Kerla, South Indian
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients:
  • 500 g prawns cleaned, deveined
  • 1 onion sliced
  • 2 tomatoes chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1½ tsp red chili powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • Curry leaves
  • Salt to taste

Method
 

Ingredients:
  1. 500g prawns (cleaned, deveined)
  2. 1 onion (sliced)
  3. 2 tomatoes (chopped)
  4. 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
  5. 1 tsp turmeric powder
  6. 1½ tsp red chili powder
  7. 1 tsp coriander powder
  8. 1 cup coconut milk
  9. 2 tbsp coconut oil
  10. Curry leaves
  11. Salt to taste

Notes

Serving Suggestions:
  • Serve with steamed rice or Kerala red rice.
  • Goes well with appam or idiyappam.
  • Add stir-fried vegetables as a side.