The Chettinad Masala
One of the signature characteristics of any Chettinad Curry is the masala. I am in love with this fragrant, flavorsome, fiery Chettinad masala from the wealthy community of Tamil traders, known as Chettiyars. All you need – fennel seeds, black peppercorns, cumin seeds, dry red chilies, coriander seeds, ginger, and garlic. Dry roast, blend and the freshly made Chettinad masala is ready for the curries. It is worthy of all the effort. In case you are wondering about the spiciness of this curry paste, then don’t! Remove the seeds from the red chilies to lessen the heat in the curry paste. Also, adjust the number of chilies and peppercorns as per personal preference. A splash of coconut milk can also be added to the curry to calm down the hotness.
About Prawn Masala
This epic South Indian curry takes no time to get ready and is indeed a treat for the culinary senses. What’s not to love about Chettinad Prawn Masala? It’s like all my favorite things, simmered in one pot – prawns, Chettinad masala, gingelly oil, and loads of spices. More Reasons To LOVE gluten-free one pot curry easy to make meal prep friendly curry paste
Step-By-Step Chettinad Prawn Masala
Start with making the Chettinad Masala Paste. It is a two-step easy method. Dry roast the spices, and then grind them. The prawn/shrimp does not require any marination for making Chettinad Curry. Next, prepare onion and tomato masala by frying for the curry. Add the Chettinad curry paste, shrimp, salt, slow cook till meat is tender, and the Prawn Chettinad Masala is ready!
Serving Suggestion
Whether it is the traditional Chicken Chettinad or prawn masala, both of them are my lunch favorites with a heap of ghee rice and tomato garlic rasam. The combination is an absolute foodgasm kinda experience. The Chettinad prawn masala tastes delicious with Malabar parotta, pillowy appam, or a crisp dosa as well. It is a robust, bold, spicy curry that complements Indian bread and rice dishes perfectly.
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