Dried shrimp with Raw mango curry /Unakka Chemeen - Manga Curry

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Gayatri (@rene121)

The tangy taste of raw mango with dried shrimp gives a wonderful treat. This curry made in an earthen pot gives an additional taste to the curry. This works well with boiled rice. This is one of the most outstanding curries for seafood lovers.

Prep Time
15min
Cook Time
25min
Total Time
40min
Dried shrimp with Raw mango curry /Unakka Chemeen - Manga Curry recipe

Ingredients

5 Servings
(1 serving = 1 bowl)
  • 100g
    Dried shrimp
  • 1piece
    Raw mango
  • 1/2tbsp
    Tamarind paste
  • 10piece
    Shallots
  • 2tbsp
    Coconut oil
  • 1 1/2tbsp
    Coriander powder
  • 3tsp
    Chilly powder
  • 1/2tsp
    Turmeric powder
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2cup
    Grated coconut
  • 1pinch
    Cumin seeds
  • 1pinch
    Fenugreek seeds

How to make Dried shrimp with Raw mango curry /Unakka Chemeen - Manga Curry

  1. Clean the shrimp and set aside.

  2. Heat oil in a pan and add fenugreek seeds. When they pop, add 7 shallots and sauté until they become transparent.

  3. Add the cleaned shrimp and sauté for 3-4 minutes.

  4. Add chilly powder, turmeric powder, and coriander powder. Mix well.

  5. Add 1 cup of water, tamarind paste, salt, and mango pieces. Boil until the raw taste of tamarind is gone.

  6. Grind the grated coconut with cumin seeds and 3 shallots into a fine paste.

  7. Add the coconut paste to the curry. Stir continuously until it starts bubbling, then switch off the flame.

Tips & Tricks

  1. Using an earthen pot can enhance the flavor of the curry.

  2. Serve the curry with boiled rice for a complete meal.

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Gayatri

(@rene121)

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