CHEMMEEN/SHRIMP ULARTHIYATHU

    Chemmeen Ularthiyathu is a quick fix recipe which can be incorporated within minutes. It is a Spicy Prawns/Shrimps Recipe cooked in an authentic Kerala style.  Chemmeen Ularthiyathu is a sinfully spicy and succulent recipe cooked with Prawns/Shrimps, roasted in ample of Coconut Oil for an authentic Nadan flavour.  Fried Curry Leaves enhance the flavour and gives a wonderful aroma to the dish.  Small sized Shrimps serves best for this recipe.

    Kerala Cuisine is a multitude of Vegetarian and Non-Vegetarian dishes, but when it comes to seafood, it is the main diet in Coastal Kerala. Fish has always been a staple diet for the people of Kerala in all strata of society.  The long list of tasty, spicy and flavour filled seafood dishes are quite variant and versatile.

    And the Toddy Shops of today's Kerala flaunt a wide range of Seafood & local delicacies. Most of the dishes are tongue-teasing culinary expertise with wide gastronomic opportunities. The taste and flavours of seafood cooked in authentic Kerala style with the fresh catch have a distinctive touch. The seafood in Kerala mainly consists of a huge variety of Fish, Prawns, Crabs, Mussels, Squids and Lobsters.  Kerala has a proud list of the tastiest foods on earth, and the people of Kerala are gourmets with a taste. When it comes to food served in a Toddy shop it goes hand in hand with local hooch - the Toddy.  Chemmeen Ularthiyathu is one common dish served in a Kallu Shappu/Toddy Shop in Kerala.  Prawn Roast can also be served as an appetizer. Thengin Kallum(Toddy) spicy Chemmeen Ularthiyathum is one best way to devour up the delicacies in a Kallu Shappu.   

     Chemmeen Ularthiyathu is an authentic Kerala Recipe specifically cooked with local spices in Coconut Oil.  Pre-cooked Shrimps are slow cooked until the spices & seasoning are well coated. The spices used imparts a wonderful aroma, flavour and taste to this Shrimp/Prawn Recipe. Serve it along with hot-steaming Rice & a curry of your choice, or simply serve it as an appetizer to go along with your preferred Drink during a Party.

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Cuisine - Kerala
Course - Side Dish
Spice Level - High
Difficulty - Medium
Serves - 2-3
Author - SM


Preparation Time - 10 - 15 Minutes
Cooking Time - 20 - 30 Minutes



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HOW TO COOK CHEMMEEN ULARTHIYATHU /  SHRIMPS ROASTED WITH SPICES

 

CHEMMEEN/SHRIMP ULARTHIYATHU

INGREDIENTS:

To Cook Prawns:

Prawns - 1/2 Kg
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Teaspoon
Red Chilli Powder - 1 Teaspoon
Salt - To Taste

For Sautéing:

Coconut Oil - 3 Tablespoons.
Curry Leaves - 2 Sprigs.
Onions - 3 Nos.
Green Chillies - 3 Nos.
Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 Teaspoon
Turmeric Powder - 1/2 Teaspoon
Red Chilli Powder - 1 Teaspoon
Roasted Fennel Powder - 1/4 Tspn
Pepper Powder - 1/4 Teaspoon
Fenugreek Seeds - 1/4 Teaspoon
Dry Chillies - 2 Nos.
Coconut Oil - 2 Tablespoons.
Salt - To taste

METHOD:

• Clean, Peel and de-vein the Shrimps.
• In a Pan add the Shrimps/Prawns with the ingredients mentioned under "To cook Prawns/Shrimps," add some water and mix well.
• Then cover the pan and cook this on a low flame, stirring occasionally.
  
• Cook prawns/shrimps until soft & tender. 
  
• Heat Coconut oil in a pan, splutter Fenugreek Seeds, Dry Chillies and Curry Leaves.
• Sauté thinly sliced Onions and Green Chillies slit into two until onions turn translucent.
• Add Turmeric powder, Red Chilli powder, Fennel Powder and Pepper Powder to the above and fry for a few minutes.
• Leave this mixture on a low flame until the raw flavour goes.
  
• Now, add in the pre-cooked Prawns/Shrimps and give a quick stir.
• Leave this on a low flame, mixing frequently until the Prawns become dry and coated well with the masalas.
• Serve hot.
• Chemmeen Ularthiyathu goes well with Steamed Rice or along with Vegetarian or Non-Vegetarian Curries.
• This Spicy Prawn Roast goes well with Rice Dishes, Biriyanis & Pulaos.
• Serve it as an appetizer along with your preferred Drink for the party.
  

NOTES:

• Using Coconut Oil gives the authentic taste to the dish. 
• Feel free to use any preferred cooking oil.
  
• Can add thinly sliced Coconut pieces in this Chemmeen Ularthiyathu Recipe.
• Dry roast the Fennel seeds on a very low flame and powder it.

FEW OTHER KALLU SHAPPU GRUBS:

Kappa Puzhungiyathu
Kappa Ularthiyathu Nadan Fish Fry