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Konju Manjapaal

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Konju Manjapaal

Konju Manjapaal / Prawns Manjapaal is a traditional dish from the South Indian state of Kerala. It is a delectable seafood delicacy that features succulent prawns cooked in a creamy coconut milk-based curry. The name “Konju Manjapaal” translates to “prawns in coconut milk” in the local Malayalam language. The combination of the tender prawns and the creamy curry is a true delight for seafood lovers.
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Konju Manjapaal

Serves: 5 Prep Time: Cooking Time:
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

  • Prawns - 500 g
  • Onion - 2 (big, sliced)
  • Ginger Garlic Green Chilli Paste - 1 tbsp
  • Tomato - 1 (big, sliced)
  • Garam Masala Powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Cardamom - 2
  • Cinnamon Stick - 1 piece
  • Cloves - 2
  • Star Anise - 1
  • Salt
  • Coriander Leaves
  • Coconut Oil - 3 tbsp

FOR MASALA:-

  • Grated Coconut - 2 cups
  • Shallots - 10
  • Cinnamon Stick - 2 pieces
  • Fennel Seeds - 1 tsp
  • Coriander Powder - 2 tsp
  • Fennel Powder - 3 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
  • Red Chilli Powder - 1 1/2 tsp
  • Coconut Oil- 1 tsp

Instructions

  1. Heat 1 tsp coconut oil in a pan and dry roast grated coconut, shallots, cinnamon stick and fennel seeds for 5 minutes. Then add the spice powders and saute for 1 minuite, let it cool and blend to a fine paste adding water. Keep aside.
  2. In another vessel, heat coconut oil, add onion, whole spices, ginger garlic green chilli paste and saute till onion turns brown color. Add tomato and saute till it incorporates well to the onion. Add the coconut blend paste adding hot water to consistency. Add salt and bring the gravy to a boil. Add garam masala powder and mix again.
  3. Add prawns and give a good stir, cover and cook on low flame for 4 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with neypathiri, chappathi or rice.