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 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, 1 cup Coconut (Grated), ½ cup Coconut Milk, 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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Goan Prawn Curry

Name: Goan Prawn Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Goan
Ingredients: 1 cup Coconut (Grated); 1 inch Ginger; 8 cloves Garlic; 8 Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli; 1 tbsp Coriander Seeds; 1 tsp Cumin; ½ tsp Black Peppercorns; 1 tbsp Tamarind; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 Tomato, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; ½ cup Water; 1 cup Water; 1 tsp Sugar; 250 grams Prawns; ½ cup Coconut Milk

45 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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6 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as goan shrimp curry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

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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

Good for: Party

Ingredients

18 items

4 people

Coconut (Grated)1 cup
Ginger1 inch
Garlic8 cloves
Kashmiri Dry Red Chilli8
Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
Cumin1 tsp
Black Peppercorns½ tsp
Tamarind1 tbsp
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Green Chilli, Slit1
Tomato, Finely Chopped1
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Salt1 tsp
Water1½ cup
Sugar1 tsp
Prawns250 grams
Coconut Milk½ cup

Contains: shellfish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
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)GingerGarlicKashmiri Dry Red ChilliCoriander SeedsCuminBlack PeppercornsTamarind
2
Heat oil in a pot and add the onion and green chilli. Saute until the onion turns translucent.
Coconut OilOnionGreen Chilli
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.
WaterSugarPrawns
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, 1 cup Coconut (Grated), ½ cup Coconut Milk, 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.