Fried scampi kerala style / Konju varuthathu.
Kerala is known as the Venice of the east and the backwaters of Kuttanadu can provide some memories which can last a lifetime. The backwaters of Kuttanad is best enjoyed on a houseboat. Kuttanudu is famed for its paddy cultivation. Sitting on a houseboat as it cruises through the calm backwaters provides an opportunity to soak in the slow pace of life in the villages along the backwaters. The small temples and churches lining the area lends a great atmosphere which is supported by the friendly locals most of whom can speak English. Kuttanad is not just endless paddy fields and tranquil backwaters. The place is also known for its exquisite cuisine, especially the seafood preparations made from the fresh catch. Great photo stops and opportunity to try authentic kerala cuisine which you should give a try!!!
Konju varuthathu / Pan fried scampi kerala style – Instructions to prepare.
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- Raw prawns (shrimps)- cleaned, peeled, and de-veined with tails left on
- Salt – to taste
- Lemon juice – 2 tablespoon
- Garlic paste – 1 teaspoon
- Ground turmeric – ¾ teaspoon
- Chilli powder – 2 teaspoons
- Ground fennel – ½ teaspoon
- Ground cumin – 2 teaspoons
- Whole egg – 1 nos
- Vegetable oil for deep frying
- Lemon wedges to garnish
Method:
- Mix the prawns with a pinch of salt, a teaspoon of lemon juice and set aside.
- Mix together remaining lemon juice, garlic pulp, turmeric, chilli powder, ground fennel, ground cumin, egg and salt to taste.
- Marinate the prawns in the mixture and leave for at least half an hour.
- Pan fry the prawns in the oil for about 5- 10 minutes until cooked.
- Serve hot with lemon wedge garnish.
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Konju Varuthathu / Pan fried scampi kerala style
Ingredients
- 250 gms Raw prawns clean, de-vain with tails on
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp ground fennel
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 whole egg
- vegetable oil for shallow frying
- salt to taste
- lemon wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the prawns with a pinch of salt, a teaspoon of lemon juice and set aside.
- Mix together remaining lemon juice, garlic pulp, turmeric, chilli powder, ground fennel, ground cumin, egg and salt to taste.
- Marinate the prawns in the mixture and leave for at least half an hour.
- Pan fry the prawns in the oil for about 5- 10 minutes until cooked.
- Serve hot with lemon wedge garnish.
Yumm!!!
Sounds great
Thanks Sophie.
lovely pic Sumith.. I’m visiting here, I love food art 🙂 a blog after my heart 🙂
Thanks you:)
Beautiful presentation ????
You so kind Rateka:))
My pleasure 🙂
Very good presentation, I liked
Thank you Dish dessert?
This looks scrumptious, Sumith. I hope all is well with you and your family.
Thank you Robbie every one is fine. Thank you. Hope you all are fine to there.
Yes, thank you, Sumith.
Love the fennel powder in the seasoning mix. Lovely presentation! 🙂
Thank you Ronit
What a simple yet delicious recipe!
Thanks Dhanya
I love all the flavor in this recipe! It sounds absolutely delicious and it looks wonderful! ?
Thank you Petra.
Looks so yummy
Thank you Pooja.
Shrimps are my favorite seafood and I love them in so many different recipes. I have a recipe I want to make where the shrimps are deep-fried that I had when I was in Philadelphia this past weekend.
Me too love shrimps. Love them to be batter fried. It’s more delicious sauteed with spices. Hope you had a great time in Philadelphia, and would like to know more on your recipe from there.
By the way the print icon for just the recipe did not work for me – I had to print the whole post.
Thank you Juju for letting me know. I have to check this in my settings. Sorry about the inconvenience caused.
Sumith, Your apt description of Kerala backwaters jogged my memory of the leisurely time we had there. If I ever get a chance to go there again, I am going to get a list of places to eat from you 🙂
Your presentation is amazing as always. I like the reflection you have captured in the photograph too! Another fabulous creation!
Thank you Sandhya. Hope you had a great time in Kerala. On your next holiday I will let you know the best places to eat. Fishing and cooking inside those massive house boats are amazing! Let me know your next trip to Kerala.
Oh this sounds wonderful, Sumith!
Thank you Christy.
You have great collection of recipes.Glad i visited your blog ?
Very glad you liked it. Thanks Anusha
Thank you Anusha
Beautiful presentation! Looks delicious too!
Thank you Diane
flavors of kerala on a plate & what a platter it is !! Loved the presentation as always. Cheers buddy.
Thank you Vidya
Thank you Gauri. You well deserve for the award!
Fabulous plating as always!! Looks very tasty!
Thank you Freda.
This looks super delicious as well as beautiful! You are really amazing Sumith!
Thank you Rhonda.
This looks amazing as always Sumith.. We went to The Copper Lounge in Hazel Grove/Bramhall on Tuesday.. They do the most amazing curries – have you tried it? If not, it’s definitely worth a try. I though of you as they have some Kerala curry on the menu.. It’s ‘proper’ curry… delicious!
Thank you Wendy. Never been to Copper lounge, seen their reviews. It seems an amazing place to dine. Thanks for the recommendation. Will try it soon. I live in Cheadle and used to visit a typical Kerala restaurant in Mauldeth road east near kingsway. Their food is amazing. A must try one!
Oh fab – yes seriously worth trying. If you can remember the name of the Kerala restaurant off Kingsway, I’ll give it a whirl too.. Much appreciated x
Hi Wendy, It’s called “Thali” Off Mauldth road east. Worth trying it! 198 Mauldeth road M19 1AX
Fab thanks Sumith! x
ps – we took our granddaughters so it’s ‘child friendly’ for ‘early tea’… and if you do try it at some point I’d love to know what you think of it
Thanks a lot Wendy. Sorry for a late reply, was away.
No problem Sumith.. Hope you had a great time!
Thank you Wendy.
As always, top notch presentation!
Thanks a lot my friend.
This is a fabulous recipe! And beautifully plated as always ?
Thanks Freda.
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Thank you Abha.
Thank you Anand.
Thank you Anand for stopping by. And my apologies for a late reply as I was on a holiday break.
This is delicious. I love Indian Food.
Glad you liked it. Thanks for stopping by.
This sounds so simple as well as yummy! Will try this out definitely… 🙂
You will love this Maniparna. And thanks for stopping by.
The recipe looks delicious, and your photography shows a consistently high degree of skill; congratulations. Thanks for the like on Under Western Skies.
Thank you Brad for those inspirational words!