Eral Thokku (Spicy Prawn Masala) Recipe

Eral Thokku is a thick, spicy prawn masala where the gravy clings to every prawn. Using Manakkadu Fish Curry Masala gives it the deep, roasted flavour of a Tamil home kitchen.

Eral Thokku Recipe

Preparation Time

• 15 Minutes

Cooking Time

• 20 Minutes

Serves

• 3 People

Ingredients

• 300g prawns, cleaned and deveined
• 2.5 tbsp Manakkadu Fish Curry Masala
• 2 onions, finely chopped
• 2 tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 sprig curry leaves
• 2 tbsp oil
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste

Method

Step 1: Marinate prawns

Mix prawns with turmeric, a little salt and ½ tbsp masala; rest 10 minutes.

Step 2: Saute

Heat oil, add fennel seeds and curry leaves. Add onions and saute until golden.

Step 3: Add ginger-garlic & tomato

Add ginger-garlic paste, then tomatoes; cook till mushy.

Step 4: Add masala

Add remaining Manakkadu Fish Curry Masala and salt; saute on low till oil separates.

Step 5: Cook prawns

Add prawns and a splash of water. Cook 8-10 minutes until prawns turn pink and gravy thickens into a thokku.

Step 6: Finish

Garnish with coriander and serve.

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with:

• Hot rice
• Chapati / parotta
• Curd rice

Spicy Eral Thokku with Manakkadu Fish Curry Masala

Prawns cook fast, so the masala matters most. Manakkadu Fish Curry Masala carries roasted coriander, pepper and chilli that turn simple prawns into a rich, restaurant-style thokku.

Keep the gravy semi-dry so it coats each prawn — that is the soul of a good thokku.

Make this with Manakkadu Fish Curry Masala and enjoy a bold coastal treat at home.