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Chemmeen /Prawns Ularthiyathu




Chemmeen Ularthiyathu
This recipe is for seafood lovers. It is a no fuss quick recipe for prawns. The recipe will definitely sound simple but there is no compromise to taste. It is spicy and little tart and the flavors are distinctive.The souring agent is kudampuli/gambooge which also imparts a unique flavor to the dish,but if it is not available you can substitute it by adding a teaspoon of vinegar   It is a perfect side dish for rice.

Ingredients

Prawns- 1 lb
Chopped coconut piece- 1/2 cup
Kudampuli/gambooge- 3-4 pieces
Pearl onions chopped- 3/4 cup
Ginger sliced- 1 inch thick
Green chilly-2
Turmeric powder- 1/3 tsp
Chilly powder-  3/4 tsp
Pepper powder- 1/3 tsp
Fenugreek powder- a pinch
Coriander powder- 1 1/3 tsp
Mustard seeds- a few
Curry leaves - a few
Coconut oil- 3 tsp
Salt to taste


Cook the cleaned prawns along with coconut pieces, kudampuli, salt and turmeric. Add very little water and cook for two to three minutes. Reduce the flame and allow all the water to evaporate.
Heat coconut oil in a pan and add mustard seeds. When it splutters add curry leaves, ginger, green chilly and sliced pearl onions. Saute till golden brown, reduce flame and add all the spice powders and saute till the raw flavor disappears. Add in the cooked prawns and stir fry for one minute. Serve with rice or pathiri.

You might also like,
Chemmeen/ Prawns Pollichathu
Goan Shrimp Curry
Tandoori Prawns
Chemmeen Pickle
Chemmeen Vada

For more prawns and seafood recipes check my page- 100 Fish/Other Seafood Recipes.

Try this..
Hope you will all enjoy..
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  1. Vineetha SushDecember 20, 2011 at 7:47 AM

    Yummy ullarthu...looks spicy and yummy..

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  2. faseelaDecember 20, 2011 at 8:10 AM

    wow...so tempting...done it incredibly well....superb

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  3. IreneDecember 20, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Yummy recipe Suja :)

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  4. SwathiDecember 20, 2011 at 11:56 AM

    Cheemeen ularthiyathu adipoli, thenga kothu kannan nalla rasam.

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  5. Priya SureshDecember 20, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Omg, super tempting prawn fry,makes me hungry..

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  6. Reshmi MaheshDecember 20, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    Super....spicy and delicious chemmeen ularthiyathu..

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  7. AminaDecember 20, 2011 at 5:43 PM

    wow... fabulous recipe.. delicious..

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  8. NishaDecember 20, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Adipoli , that looks totally yum

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  9. PushpaDecember 20, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Prawns fry looks spicy and yum.

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  10. UnknownDecember 21, 2011 at 12:04 AM

    Awesome recipe, Suja...

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  11. ChitraDecember 21, 2011 at 3:41 AM

    nice. looks like chilli gobi ;)

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  12. Jayanthy KumaranDecember 21, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    wow..looking delicious suja..:)

    Tasty Appetite

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  13. Christy GeraldDecember 21, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    Finger-lickingly delicious Prawns Ularthiyathu

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  14. Sobha ShyamDecember 21, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    super delicious and absolutely yummy chemmeen dish..

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  15. UrmiDecember 21, 2011 at 7:25 PM

    Mouth watering, yummy and spicy dish.

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  16. RamyaDecember 21, 2011 at 8:02 PM

    vayil kappalodikkan ulla vellam vannu...perfect for a seafood lover like me

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  17. ജയരാà´œ്‌à´®ുà´°ുà´•്à´•ുംà´ªുà´´December 22, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    HRIDAYAM NIRANJA XMAS,PUTHUVALSARA AASHAMSAKAL...................

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  18. Rinku NaveenDecember 22, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    I totally agree with Ramya. Yumm. Love those spices.
    Seasons Greetings dear!

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  19. PrathibhaSreejithDecember 22, 2011 at 4:02 AM

    Chemmeen ularthiyathu looks perfect and really tempting :)
    Hitting ur space first time, u have a great space with fab recipes. Glad to follow you.
    Check out my page when possible
    http://cook-ezee.blogspot.com/

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  20. Sarah NaveenDecember 22, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    oru raksyum illa dear!!! adipoli..yumm yumm!

    Merry Christmas Dear !

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  21. Treat and TrickDecember 22, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    So tempting and yummy!

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  22. Only Fish RecipesDecember 23, 2011 at 2:36 AM

    perfectly made dear...looks simply delicious !

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  23. Jayanthy KumaranDecember 25, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    wow...wat a lipsmacking treat..;)
    Tasty Appetite

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  24. UnknownDecember 26, 2011 at 2:46 PM

    Yummy chemmeen ularthu..Mouth-watering clicks!

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  25. TorviewtorontoDecember 26, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    this looks wonderful
    happy holidays to you and family

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  26. AnzzDecember 27, 2011 at 12:25 AM

    Looks delicious, spicy and fiery. B'lated Merry Xmas.!

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  27. UrmiDecember 27, 2011 at 3:36 AM

    Looks spicy, yummy, fabulous and mouth watering.

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  28. PlatefulDecember 27, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    You really don't need to sell chemmeen recipes to me with fancy words :) I LOVE them anytime of the day -- I sure can have them for all three meals! Adipoli Suja!

    And, wish you a very Happy New Year!

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  29. Suja ManojDecember 28, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    Thanks all for the encouraging comments..

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  30. UnknownDecember 28, 2011 at 10:32 PM

    Hi... nice recipes.. I'm a prawn crazy person and keep experimenting with it..

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  31. Jaya MDecember 31, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    Just adore the look of this shrimp fry..feels like having it with rice right now..Wish you and yours a very happy new year Suja..hugs and smiles

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  32. Nisa HomeyFebruary 2, 2012 at 10:50 PM

    OMG! these are my fav..

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