Malabar Chemmeen Unda
Ingredients
- 1 cup Prawn (cleaned)
- 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon. Chilly powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
- 3 Onion (chopped)
- 3 Green Chillies (chopped)
- 3/4 cup Grated Coconut
- 1/2 teaspoon Fennel powder
- 1 spring Curry Leaves
- 2 cup Rice-flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Cumin
Instructions
- 1 Clean the fresh prawns thoroughly.
- 2
Marinate 1 cup of prawns with half teaspoon turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon chili powder, and enough salt. Let it rest for at least 15 minutes.- 3
Heat oil in a pan and fry the prawns until 70% cooked. Remove from the pan and chop them into small pieces.- 4
In the same oil used to fry the prawns (add more oil if needed), sauté 2 teaspoons of ginger-garlic paste.- 5
When the raw smell disappears, add chopped onions, chopped green chilies, and some salt. Sauté well.- 6
Add the chopped prawns to the masala and cook until the prawns are fully done.- 7
Add grated coconut to the mix and combine everything well.- 8
Add fennel powder and curry leaves to the mixture. Cook for a few more minutes and set aside.- 9
In a bowl, take 2 cups of rice flour. Add enough salt and 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds. Mix thoroughly.- 10
Pour hot water slowly over the flour and combine using a ladle, ensuring the flour is fully moistened.- 11
When it cools enough to handle, knead the mixture into a soft, smooth dough.- 12
Take a small portion of the dough, shape it into a small bowl using your fingers, and fill it with the prawn masala.- 13
Seal the edges and roll it into a smooth ball.- 14
Steam the filled dumplings for 15 to 20 minutes until cooked.- 15
That’s it — Malabar Chemmeen Unda or Prawn Dumplings are ready to enjoy. - 2
