Malabar Chemmeen Unda

Chemmeen Unda or Prawns Dumplings is a typical Malabar delicacy. Its a must-try item for food lovers.

First of all, we need the clean fresh Prawns.

Next we will marinate 1 cup Prawn with half teaspoon Turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon Chilly powder and enough salt. Keep it for rest atlest 15 minutes

Heat oil in a pan and fry the prawns at 70%, Next we will chop fried prawn to small pieces.

Now we will prepare the masale for filling the dumplings. Using the same oil we used to fry prawn (add more oil if require) saute 2 teaspoon Ginger-Garlic paste.

When the raw smell goes out, add chopped Onions, green chillies and some salt. Saute it well

We will add chopped Prwan now . The prawn will cook completely on this masala.

Add Grated Cococnut to the mix and combine well.

Add Fennel powder and Curry leaves to the mix and cook for some more minutes. Thats it. Masala is ready

Now, we will prepare the dough for the dumplings. Take two cups of Rice flour, add enough salt and 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds. mix everything well.

Pour hot water slowly and combine it with a ladle. Make sure hot water made the flour moist completely

When the temperature reach at a level we can handle, kneed the flour mix to a soft dough.

Take some dough, make a bowl shape with your finger. fill it with masala , seal it and roll it to a ball.

We should steam these balls for atleast 15-20 minutes. Thats all . Malabar Chemmen unda or Prawn Dumplings are ready