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    Kooni Podi Roast Recipe

    Last Updated On: Apr 6, 2025 by Aarthi

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    Baby Prawns Roast Recipe with step by step pictures. Kooni Podi Roast Recipe - Kooni Varuval Recipe. This is made with Baby prawns and Roasted with Chilli powder , Ginger Garlic paste.

    Baby Prawns Roast

    This is my second recipe using these baby prawns. I made a simple roast using it and it turned out pretty good. Hubby told that he loved this more than the thoran which i used to make.

    Similar Recipes,
    Baby Prawn Thoran

    Hope you will give this a try and let me know how it turns out for you.

    Ingredients for Baby Prawns Roast

    • Baby Prawns / Kooni - 3 cups
    • Coconut Oil - 3 tbsp
    • Garlic - 6 cloves chopped finely
    • Curry leaves a handful
    • Green Chilli - 2 chopped
    • Shallots - 15 chopped finely
    • Chilli Powder - 1 tbsp
    • Turmeric Powder - 1 tsp
    • Ginger Garlic Paste - 1 tbsp
    • Salt to taste

    Try it and let me know how it turns out for you..

    How to make Baby Prawns Roast

    1. Heat coconut oil in a pan, add garlic, green chillies and curry leaves.
    2. Now add in onions, turmeric and saute for a min.
    3. Add in ginger garlic paste and saute for 5 mins.
    4. Add in chilli powder and mix well.
    5. Add in baby prawns and mix well. Add in salt and cook for 6 to 8 mins or so.
    6. Now it is done.
    7. Serve.

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    Baby Prawns Roast Recipe | Kooni Podi Roast Recipe | Kooni Varuval Recipe

    Baby Prawns Roast Recipe with step by step pictures. This is made with Baby prawns and Roasted with Chilli powder , Ginger Garlic paste.
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 20 minutes mins
    Course Main, Side, Side dishes
    Cuisine Indian, South Indian
    Servings 4 servings
    Calories 223 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 3 cups Baby Prawns / Kooni
    • 3 tablespoon Coconut Oil
    • 6 cloves chopped finely Garlic
    • Curry leaves a handful
    • 2 chopped Green Chilli
    • 15 chopped finely Shallots
    • 1 tablespoon Chilli Powder
    • 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
    • 1 tablespoon Ginger Garlic Paste
    • Salt to taste

    Instructions
     

    • Heat coconut oil in a pan, add garlic, green chillies and curry leaves.
    • Now add in onions, turmeric and saute for a min.
    • Add in ginger garlic paste and saute for 5 mins.
    • Add in chilli powder and mix well.
    • Add in baby prawns and mix well. Add in salt and cook for 6 to 8 mins or so.
    • Now it is done.
    • Serve

    Nutrition

    Nutrition Facts
    Baby Prawns Roast Recipe | Kooni Podi Roast Recipe | Kooni Varuval Recipe
    Serving Size
     
    1 servings
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    223
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    13
    g
    20
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    9
    g
    56
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    0.01
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    224
    mg
    75
    %
    Sodium
     
    1039
    mg
    45
    %
    Potassium
     
    252
    mg
    7
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    3
    g
    1
    %
    Fiber
     
    1
    g
    4
    %
    Sugar
     
    0.2
    g
    0
    %
    Protein
     
    24
    g
    48
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    912
    IU
    18
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    0.1
    mg
    0
    %
    Calcium
     
    103
    mg
    10
    %
    Iron
     
    1
    mg
    6
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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    Kooni Podi Roast Recipe step by step pictures

    Wash your baby prawns really well,
    because there will be lots of sand on them
    A Close look at them, they are so tiny..
    heat oil in a pan, add in garlic, curry leaves and chillies
    add in onions
    mix well
    add in turmeric powder
    add in ginger garlic paste
    mix well
    add in chilli powder
    add in baby prawns
    salt 
    saute for few mins
    now it is well roasted
    Serve

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    1. Torviewtoronto

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      looks fabulous

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    2. kalai vani

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      Is it necessary to remove the head and tail of those prawns

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    3. tasty yummy foods

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      Akka written there shallots but never use it also ...

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    4. Shehan

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      These are baby prawns. You will have to use a magnifying glass to remove the head & tail of these.
      These are completely edible so you can eat as a whole.

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    5. Paige

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      5 stars
      Thanks for this! Loved the recipe.. i added a little masala powder before adding the prawns for extra flavour and it was soo delicious!! Thabk you soo much

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