Recipe 16: Goan Prawn Curry

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Well, there’s nothing a delicious prawn curry with steamed rice can’t fix. Here’s Rajesh Yadav, our chef from SaffronStays Alohomora, Goa, sharing his favourite Goan Prawn Curry recipe. 

Ingredients:

(For Prawns)

• 500 g prawns 
• 1/2 tsp turmeric Powder
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
• 1/2 tsp salt

(For Masala) 

• 2 tbsp coriander seeds
• 2 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 cup fresh grated coconut 
• 8-10 kashmiri red chillies
• 5-6 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp cloves
• Cinnamon

 (For Curry)

• 3 tbsp vegetable oil   
• 10-12 curry leaves (Optional)   
• 2-3 green chillies chopped
• 1/2 cup onion chopped
• 1/2 cup tomato chopped
• 2 tsp tamarind paste
• 1 cup coconut milk
• Salt 

Method:

1. Add the marination to the cleaned prawns and set aside for 15 minutes.
2. In a blender, add all the ingredients for making the masala and blend to make a smooth paste. Add little water to the paste if required.
3. Heat oil in a pan, add the marinated prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
4. In the same oil, add curry leaves, green chilli and saute them for a few seconds.
5. Add onion and fry until they turn translucent.
6. Add tomato and cook for 2-3 minutes.
7. Now add the masala paste, 1/2 cup water, tamarind paste and cook for 5-6 minutes.
8. Add coconut milk, 2 cups water and cooked prawns and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
9. Add salt to taste and mix well.
10. Garnish with fresh coriander and serve hot with rice.

Read more: If you’ve missed our Rice Appe.