Kongu Style Chettinad Prawn Kari Dosai
கொங்கு முறை செட்டிநாடு இறால் கறி தோசை
By Ganesan Kannan
Authentic Tamil Nadu style kongu style chettinad prawn kari dosai cooked in gingelly oil with freshly ground Chettinad masala — fiery, aromatic and deeply traditional.
Ingredients
Cup to gram converter
200 g
Cooking timer
00:00
Method
- 1
Dry roast fennel, coriander seeds, dried red chillies, star anise and stone flower, then grind fresh with coconut.
- 2
Heat gingelly oil, fry curry leaves and onions until deep golden.
- 3
Add ginger garlic paste, tomatoes, turmeric and salt; cook to a soft masala.
- 4
Add kongu style chettinad prawn kari dosai and sear on high flame for 5 minutes so the masala coats every piece.
- 5
Add the ground masala with a little hot water, cover and cook until tender and the oil separates. Garnish with coriander.
சமையல் குறிப்பு
மசாலாவை சமைக்கும் அன்றே அரைக்கவும்; கடை பொடி செட்டிநாடு சுவையை தராது.
Grind the masala fresh on the day you cook — bottled powder never gives Chettinad flavour.
Nutrition (per serving)
- Calories: 460 kcal
- Protein: 8 g
- Carbs: 18 g
- Fat: 15 g
Storage tips
Cool completely, store in a glass or steel container and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat on a low flame with a splash of water, never in a hurry.
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