Goan Prawn Curry
Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamLow carbGluten-freeDairy-free
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Goan prawn curry with a ground paste of coconut, Kashmiri chillies, coriander seeds and tamarind. Mild, serves 4, 45 minutes, step-by-step video.
Low calorie
Ingredients
18 itemsSugar1 tsp
Prawns250 grams
Coconut Milk½ cup
Coconut (Grated)1 cup
Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli8
Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
Black Peppercorns½ tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Green Chilli, Slit1
Tomato, Finely Chopped1
Water1.5 cup
Ginger1 inch
Garlic8 cloves
Cumin1 tsp
Tamarind1 tbsp
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Salt1 tsp
Contains: shellfish.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 330kcal | 1320kcal |
| Protein | 16g | 63g |
| Carbohydrate | 16g | 66g |
| Fat | 24g | 96g |
| Fibre | 5.2g | 21g |
| Sugar | 7g | 28g |
Cookd masalas for prawns
Method
- 1
Grind all the ingredients for the paste. Add water gradually, as needed, to form a smooth paste.
Coconut (Grated)Kashmiri Dry Red ChilliCoriander SeedsBlack PeppercornsGingerGarlicCuminTamarind
- 2
Heat oil in a pot and add the onion and green chilli. Saute until the onion turns translucent.
OnionGreen ChilliCoconut Oil
- 3
Add tomato, turmeric powder and salt. Saute for 3-4 minutes until the tomato softens.
TomatoTurmeric PowderSalt
- 4
Add the prepared masala and saute for 3-4 minutes, then add water and mix. Then cover with a lid, reduce the flame to medium-low and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Water
- 5
Add water and sugar, and bring it to a boil. Add the prawns and cook for 3-4 minutes, depending on the size of the prawns.
SugarPrawnsWater
- 6
Optionally, you can add some coconut milk right before turning off the heat. Stir, remove from the stove and serve with steamed rice.
Coconut Milk
Before you start
- How long does Goan Prawn Curry take?
- 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Goan Prawn Curry serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Goan Prawn Curry vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Goan Prawn Curry spicy?
- It is mild: 1 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 Goan Prawn Curry?
- 250 grams Prawns, ½ cup Coconut Milk, 1 cup Coconut (Grated), 1 tbsp Tamarind, 8 Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli, 1 Onion, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Goan Prawn Curry?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Goan Prawn Curry?
- About 330 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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