What is Kerala Shrimp Roast?
If you know someone who is Keralite, I’d bet that this shrimp roast, is their favorite seafood dish. And if you know anything about Kerala’s Cuisine and the role that seafood plays, then you know how big of a deal this is. This shrimp roast is exceptionally delicious. Now, if you’ve never had Kerala shrimp roast, then be prepared because your tastebuds are in for a ride. Shrimp roast is unique – so different from any shrimp curry out there. Unlike my 1-Minute Shrimp Curry or my Sweet and Spicy Pineapple Shrimp, this shrimp roast is a “dry curry.” It’s not meant to be soupy but instead calls for a thick sauce that envelopes the shrimp. This thick sauce is the key to a Kerala roast. I grew up in the US, and here, when you hear the word roast, you probably think of roast chicken – or some meat you cook in the oven. Well, a Kerala roast calls for first frying meat on the stovetop and then serving it in a thick gravy. I already have two other Kerala roasts on the blog – both are amazing recipes: Chicken Dry Roast and Egg Roast. Like those other two roast recipes, this shrimp roast can also be served as a main dish. Or, you can serve it as an appetizer. It’s common to serve a plate of this shrimp at the bar – spicy shrimp served with beer or some other type of beverage.
Shrimp Roast Ingredients
How to Make Kerala Shrimp Roast
Add shrimp, paprika, turmeric, and salt to a bowl and mix well. Fry the shrimp in coconut oil. Cook onions until golden brown, along with garlic, ginger, green chili, curry leaves, and dried red chilies. Then add chopped tomatoes and cook until softened. Add the spices. Then cook the sauce, add shrimp, and vinegar, and enjoy!
What to Serve with Shrimp Roast:
This shrimp is sometimes served like bar food – on a plate alongside a cold glass of beer. So if you’re having a party, you can enjoy it that way. Or turn it into a meal, serve it with rice, vegetable thoran, and moru, a yogurt curry similar to raita. Like this recipe? Pin it to your favorite Pinterest board now so you will remember to make it later!
