Prawn Moilee
Delicate Kerala prawn curry cooked in thin coconut milk with green chillies and turmeric — a mild, silky stew that contrasts with Kerala's fiery fish curries. Popular at festive tables and in Kerala-Christian households.
Cuisines
Travancore
Kerala
Kerala Christian
Pondicherry
Malabar
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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250 grams | Prawn , cleaned and deveined |
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2 tablespoons | Coconut oil |
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1 | Onion , thinly sliced |
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2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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1 inch | Ginger , minced |
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2 | Green Chili , slit |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 cup | Coconut Milk , thick |
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1 | Tomato , chopped |
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1 sprig | Curry Leaf |
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1 tablespoon | Lemon juice |
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1 | Salt , to taste |
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1 | Black Pepper , to taste |
Instructions
- 1 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add sliced onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
- 3 Add minced garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for another minute.
- 4 Stir in turmeric powder and coriander powder, and cook for a few seconds until fragrant.
- 5 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it softens.
- 6 Pour in the coconut milk and bring it to a gentle simmer.
- 7 Add the cleaned prawns to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- 8 Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- 9 Add curry leaves and lemon juice, stir well, and remove from heat.
- 10 Serve hot with steamed rice or appam.
Tips
For a richer flavor, use freshly extracted coconut milk and adjust the number of chilies to your spice preference.