Prawn Moilee

Prawn Moilee

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

Build a full meal around Prawn Moilee

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Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Prawn 250 grams Prawn , cleaned and deveined
coconut oil 2 tablespoons Coconut oil
Onion 1 Onion , thinly sliced
Garlic 2 cloves Garlic , minced
Ginger 1 inch Ginger , minced
Green Chili 2 Green Chili , slit
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
Coconut Milk 1 cup Coconut Milk , thick
Tomato 1 Tomato , chopped
Curry Leaf 1 sprig Curry Leaf
lemon juice 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
salt 1 Salt , to taste
Black Pepper 1 Black Pepper , to taste

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add sliced onions and sauté until they turn translucent.
  3. 3 Add minced garlic, ginger, and green chilies. Sauté for another minute.
  4. 4 Stir in turmeric powder and coriander powder, and cook for a few seconds until fragrant.
  5. 5 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it softens.
  6. 6 Pour in the coconut milk and bring it to a gentle simmer.
  7. 7 Add the cleaned prawns to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes until they turn pink and are cooked through.
  8. 8 Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
  9. 9 Add curry leaves and lemon juice, stir well, and remove from heat.
  10. 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.