Prawn Roast / Iral Varuval

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Prawn Roast / Iral Varuval

Prawn Roast / Iral Varuval is an yummy appetizer.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time20 mins

Total Time30 mins

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Indian

Servings: 2

Ingredients

• 300 Grams Prawns After Cleaning
• 2 Tablespoon Oil
• ½ Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 1 Onion
• 3 Dry Red Chillis
• 1 Teaspoon Chilli Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Coriander Powder

To Grind and Paste

• 1 Teaspoon Cumin Seeds
• 1 Teaspoon Fennel Seeds
• ½ Teaspoon Pepper
• 6 Small Pods Garlic
• 1 Inch Ginger
• 1 Green Chilli
• 2 Cardamom
• 1 Star Anise
• 1 Cloves
• 1 Bay Leaves
• 1 Inch Cinnamon
• Water - As Required

Instructions

• Clean and Devein the prawns. If the prawns are in bigger size chop them into smaller size.
• Heat oil in a Wok. Add in Cumin Seeds and allow them to splutter. Add in onion and saute them until glossy. Add in Curry Leaves and saute them.
• Take all the contents listed under to grind and paste and grind them into a smooth paste in a blender with required water. Add them and saute well.
• Saute until the mixture is cooked well, add in chilli powder and salt to taste.
• Add in Coriander powder and cook them for 2 mins in low flame. Add in the chopped prawns.
• Add in ½ cup water and cook for 4 minutes.
• Cook until all the water evaporates.

Notes

• Prawns takes very less time to cook. If overcooked they turn rubbery.
• Since this is a dry dish, add only ½ Cup of water or the water would take a long time to evoparate and the prawns would turn rubbery.

Step by Step Photos on how to make Prawn Roast \ Iral Varuval

1. Clean and Devein the prawns. If the prawns are in bigger size chop them into smaller size.
2. Heat oil in a Wok. Add in Cumin Seeds and allow them to splutter. Add in onion and saute them until glossy. Add in Curry Leaves and saute them.
3. Take all the contents listed under to grind and paste and grind them into a smooth paste in a blender with required water. Add them and saute well.
4. Saute until the mixture is cooked well, add in chilli powder and salt to taste.
5. Add in Coriander powder and cook them for 2 mins in low flame. Add in the chopped prawns.
6. Add in ½ cup water and cook for 4 minutes.
7. Cook until all the water evaporates. Prawn Roast is now ready to serve. Serve them hot.