Prawn Tomato Stir Fry (Chemmeen Thakkali Varattiyathu)

If you need a change from the Nadan Chemeen Curry or Ularthiyathu made using Kudam Puli and Coconut, then here is a simple and tasty recipe for Prawns made using Tomatoes. This Prawn Tomato Varattiyathu goes well along with rice and can also be used as a starter with drinks 🙂

So go ahead and try out this delicious Prawn Tomato Stir Fry recipe.

Ingredients

1. Cooked Prawns – Around 100 pieces
2. Ripe Tomato (chopped) – 1 large
3. Tomato Ketchup – 3 tbsp (Optional)
4. Onion (sliced) – 1 large
5. Curry leaves – A sprig
6. Fish Masala Powder – 2 tbsp
7. Oil – 4 tbsp
8. Salt – As required

For marinating

1. Chilly Powder – 1 tsp
2. Fish Masala Powder – 2 tsp
3. Pepper Powder – 1/2 tsp
4. Ginger Paste – 1 tsp
5. Garlic Paste – 1 tsp
6. Lemon Juice – 1 tbsp
7. Salt – As required

Preparation Method

1. If you are buying cleaned and cooked prawns (which is available in most of the Stores in the US), then u can directly apply all the masala powders for marinating the prawns and keep it aside for half an hour.
2. If you are buying uncooked prawns, then u need to clean it and cook it in little water along with a pinch of salt for around 8-10 minutes, till it turns into a pinkish color and becomes tender. Then you need to marinate the cooked prawns with the above ingredients.
3. Heat oil in a pan and add tomatoes along with little salt.
4. Stir and cook till the tomatoes are mashed and form a thick paste. [You can also use tomato puree instead of tomatoes]
5. Now add 2 tbsp fish masala powder and stir for a few minutes till the oil separates from the masala.
6. Next, add the marinated prawns along with onions and curry leaves and stir well.
7. Add tomato ketchup and mix everything well for enhanced flavor. (Optional)
8. Fry the prawns on low flame for around 12-15 minutes till the masala gets coated on the prawns.