Moringa Shrimp- Chemmeen Aviyal Recipe
 
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Cuisine: Kerala
Ingredients
To grind coconut
  • Grated coconut- ¾ cup
  • Cumin seeds- 1 tsp
  • Garlic cloves- 2
  • Turmeric powder- ¼ tsp
For Cooking
  • Shrimp or Prawns- 10 Shrimp
  • Moringa or Drumsticks, cut into 3 inches- 10
  • Raw Mango, diced- 1
  • Green chilies, halved- 2
  • Curry leaves- 1 sprig
  • Salt- to taste
Instructions
  1. I've used frozen moringa or drumsticks, available at the Indian stores.
  2. You can either use shrimp or prawns.
  3. To a blender jar, add the above mentioned ingredients 'to grind coconut'.
  4. Grind to a a coarse paste.
  5. To a claypan: add shrimp, drumsticks, diced raw mango, green chilies, curry leaves and salt. Combine well.
  6. Place over medium heat & cook covered till moringa & shrimp have cooked well.
  7. Add the ground coconut, mix well and cook for a few minutes.
  8. Take the claypan off the heat & keep it covered for a few minutes.
  9. Enjoy this as a side dish along with rice or chapati.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/moringa-shrimp-chemmeen-aviyal-recipe/