Chemmeen Manga Curry
Chemmeen Manga Curry is a traditional Kerala dish featuring a delectable fusion of prawns and mango, cooked in a creamy coconut-based sauce. The inclusion of raw mangoes adds a delightful touch of light tanginess to the curry, making it truly amazing. This gravy-based dish pairs wonderfully with rice, and in Kerala, it gains popularity during the mango-rich summer season. The universal love for mangoes and the nostalgic appeal of Chemmeen Manga Curry make it a classic and widely enjoyed dish in Kerala Cuisine. It stands out as one of the simpler traditional dishes, requiring less time and fewer ingredients. The use of coconut oil in Kerala dishes enhances the authenticity, providing a wonderful flavor and aroma that complements the abundance of coconuts in the region. The irresistible tangy twist from mangoes adds to the charm of this dish.
Ingredients
- 250 gms Cleaned prawns
- 1 Raw mango (pacha manga) (sliced into small pieces)
- 1 med – big Onion (sliced finely)
- 1/2 – 1 tbsp Chopped Ginger
- 2 Green chilli
- 1 tbsp Coriander powder
- 1/2 – 1 tbsp Chilly powder
- 1/4 tsp Turmeric powder
- 1.5 cups Medium thick coconut milk
- 1 cup thick coconut milk
- 4 Small onion / Pearl onion (sliced finely)
- 1/2 tsp Mustard
- Salt
- Curry leaves
- Oil (I used coconut oil)
Instructions
- Grind together ginger, green chilli, coriander powder, chilli powder and turmeric powder with a little water. Combine prawns, mango & onion with ground masala. Add medium thick coconut milk & salt to this. Mix well. Cook till the gravy becomes thick & the prawns are done. Add thick coconut milk. Bring it to a boil and remove from fire.
- Heat oil in a pan & splutter mustard. Add small onions & curry leaves. Fry it till the onion becomes golden brown. Add it to the curry. Serve hot with rice.
Notes
You can add or reduce the qty of raw mango, depending on its sourness. I use Maggi coconut milk powder. For 1 cup of thick coconut milk, add 3 heaped tbsp of coconut milk powder to 1 cup of water and for 1 cup of medium thick coconut milk, add 2 heaped tbsp of coconut milk powder to 1 cup of water. You can adjust the qty of coconut powder as per your requirements.
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