Erra Masala Chettinadu
Serves 2
| Ingredients | |
|---|---|
| Prawns 2 cups cleaned | Prawns 2 cups cleaned |
| Coriander seeds 1 tspn | Turmeric powder 1/2 tspn |
| Black pepper corns 10 | Garam masala powder 1 tspn |
| Cumin seeds 1 tspn | Coconut 1/2 cup grated |
| Onions 2 medium size chopped | Refined oil 2 tbspns |
| Garlic 5 flakes chopped | Ginger 1 tbspn chopped |
| Salt use as required | Coriander leaves 1 tbspn finely chopped |
Method
- Roast the red chillies, pepper corns, coconut, coriander seeds and the kalpasi on a tawa over a medium flame for a minute.
- Stir while you roast the ingredients. Grind the garlic, ginger, red chillies, pepper corns, coriander seeds, coconut and the kalpasi to a fine paste using a little water.
- Keep aside. Heat the oil in a pan and add the cumin seeds.
- Fry for a few seconds. Add the onions and fry till brown in colour over a medium flame stirring continuously.
- Add the grounded spices, garam masala powder, prawns, salt and fry for 5 minutes over a low flame.Stir continuously.
- Add a little water just to cover the prawns. Cook over a medium flame till the prawns is cooked and the gravy is thick. Serve hot garnished with the chopped coriander leaves.
| Nutrient Composition Per Serving | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (Kcal) | 381 | Carotene ( μg ) | 530.6 |
| Protein (g) | 21.86 | Vitamin C (mg) | 15.63 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 13.38 | Mg (mg) | 59.63 |
| Fat (g) | 26.6 | Na (mg) | 72.37 |
| Fibre (g) | 1.87 | K (mg) | 344.7 |
| Minerals (g) | 2.54 | Mn (mg) | 0.68 |
| Calcium (mg) | 368 | Zn (mg) | 0.61 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 400.08 | Cr (mg) | 0.013 |
| Iron (mg) | 6.70 | ||