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Curry Leaf Prawn

Also known as Prawn · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Dry sides

Curries & GraviesDry sidesSnacks & StartersLow carbHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free

Total25 min
Prep15 min
Cook10 min
Serves2
Per serving492 cal
Spicemedium

Good for: Party

Curry Leaf Prawn

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Curry leaf prawn: prawns cooked on a high flame in a blended spice paste with onion, plus crisp fried curry leaves. Medium-spicy, serves 2, 25 min, video.

High protein

Ingredients

15 items
Cooking for2 servings
  • Sunflower OilSunflower OilFor Deep Frying
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves½ cup
  • Fennel SeedsFennel Seeds1 tsp
  • GarlicGarlic6
  • PrawnsPrawns500 grams
  • Garam Masala PowderGaram Masala Powder½ tsp
  • Coconut OilCoconut Oil2 tbsp
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder½ tsp
  • OnionOnion, Finely Chopped1
  • Green ChilliGreen Chilli, Slices3
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves2 sprigs
  • SaltSalt1 tsp
  • Black Pepper PowderBlack Pepper Powder2 tsp
  • Curry leavesCurry leaves1 tbsp
  • Ginger Garlic PasteGinger Garlic Paste1 tbsp

Contains: shellfish.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 2
Energy492kcal984kcal
Protein53g106g
Carbohydrate15g30g
Fat25g50g
Fibre3.1g6.2g
Sugar2.6g5.2g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

  1. 1

    Deep fry the curry leaves until crispy and set aside.

    Sunflower OilCurry leaves

  2. 2

    In a mixer jar, add all the ingredients for the paste, blend into a paste, and set aside.

    Fennel SeedsGarlicGaram Masala PowderTurmeric Powder

  3. 3

    In a wok/ kadhai, pour oil and add the onion, green chilli, curry leaves, and ginger garlic paste cook on a high flame for 2 minutes or until the onions turn translucent and fragrant.

    Coconut OilOnionGreen ChilliCurry leavesGinger Garlic Paste

  4. 4

    Add the prawns and cook on a high flame for 30 seconds

    Prawns

  5. 5

    Add the prepared paste and salt, and cook for another 2 minutes. Finish the dish with black pepper and coriander leaves, and serve hot.

    SaltBlack Pepper PowderCurry leaves

Before you start

How long does Curry Leaf Prawn take?
25 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Curry Leaf Prawn serve?
2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Curry Leaf Prawn vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Curry Leaf Prawn spicy?
It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Curry Leaf Prawn?
500 grams Prawns, ½ cup Curry leaves, 6 Garlic, 1 Onion, 3 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Curry Leaf Prawn?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Curry Leaf Prawn?
About 492 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

6 notes
  • K

    Keerthana ReddyMarch 2024

    Hey, edit the curry leaves to corriander leaves in the end of the ingredients list. I see 3 x curry leaves. Mistakes happen haha 😅

  • E

    Este CJanuary 2026

    nice recipe

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  • V

    vallimayilSeptember 2025

    I cooked with tiger prawns.but less than 2 minutes only I cooked prawns.but it is a little rubbery.taste is super

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  • C

    A Cookd cookMarch 2024

    can we do this with chicken

  • C

    A Cookd cookMarch 2024

    can we do this with chicken

  • A

    Akriti RagadeMarch 2024

    love this recipe❤️

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