Chemmeen (Prawns) Theeyal
Chemmeen theeyal is a traditional South Indian shrimp curry with a rich, roasted coconut and spice-infused gravy. The dish features succulent shrimp cooked in a tangy tamarind sauce, imparting a delightful balance of flavors. Pair with Appam/Rice
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp coconut oil (none)
- 1 tsp mustard seeds (none)
- 2 dried red chilies (broken)
- 10 curry leaves (washed)
- 50 g shallots (chopped)
- 1 stem drumstick (chopped)
- 200 g prawns (washed)
- 2 tomatoes (cut)
- 40 g coconut (grated)
- 0.5 tbsp tamarind paste (none)
- 0.5 tsp turmeric powder (none)
- 0.5 tsp coriander powder (none)
- 0.5 tsp Kashmiri chili powder (none)
- 2 stems coriander leaves (minced)
- Salt to taste (none)
Instructions
Add initial ingredients to jar
Add coconut oil, mustard seeds, dried red chilies, curry leaves, and shallots to The Upliance 2.0 jar. Select sauté mode at 100°C for 30 seconds. The device will now sauté the spices.
The device will now cook prawns and coconut
Add drumstick, prawns, tomatoes, grated coconut, tamarind paste, turmeric powder, coriander powder, Kashmiri chili powder, and salt to The Upliance 2.0 jar. Set temperature to 95°C and let Upliance cook with automatic stirring for 10 minutes.
Repeat the above with coriander leaves
Add minced coriander leaves to The Upliance 2.0 jar. Continue cooking at 95°C with automatic stirring for an additional 10 minutes.
The dish is ready
The Chemmeen Theeyal is ready. Remove from The Upliance 2.0 jar and serve hot with appam or rice.
Why this recipe works better with The Upliance 2.0
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Precise Temperature
Maintain exact 120°C for perfect sautéing without burning.
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