Spicy Chettinad Prawns Fry Recipe: A Flavorful Seafood Delight - The Pass and Provisions

Ingredients

• 500 grams (1 pound) prawns/shrimp (peeled & deveined, tails optional)
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1 teaspoon coriander powder
• 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon black pepper powder
• ½ teaspoon garam masala (optional, for extra depth)
• 1 tablespoon Chettinad spice mix (see notes for homemade version)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 2 tablespoons oil (coconut oil for authentic flavor)
• 1 small onion (finely chopped)
• 2 dried red chilies (optional, for extra heat)
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 1 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves (for garnish)
• 1 teaspoon ghee (optional, for finishing flavor)