How long does Prawn Mango Curry take?

49 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 29 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Prawn Mango Curry serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Prawn Mango Curry 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 Prawn Mango Curry?

500 grams Prawns, 4 grams Curry leaves, 1 Raw Mango, 50 grams Coconut, 12 Small Onion (Shallots), 200 ml Coconut Milk, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Prawn Mango Curry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Prawn Mango Curry?

About 398 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Prawn Mango Curry

Name: Prawn Mango Curry
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 29 min
Total time: 49 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 1 tsp Salt; 1.5 grams Turmeric Powder; 50 grams Coconut, Grated; 10 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 1 tsp Cumin; 100 ml Water, For Grinding; 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; 1 tsp Mustard Seeds; 4 grams Curry leaves; 12 Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced; 15 grams Garlic; 10 grams Ginger, Slices; 10 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 1 Raw Mango, Slices; 0.75 grams Turmeric Powder; 4.5 grams Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 200 ml Water, For Cooking; ¾ tsp Salt; 200 ml Coconut Milk; 500 grams Prawns, Cleaned and Deveined; 6 grams Coriander Leaves, Chopped

49 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 20 min · Cook 29 min

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Also known as chemmeen manga curry, manga chemmeen curry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

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Prawn mango curry is a tangy Kerala curry of prawns and raw mango in a coconut paste with shallots and coconut milk. Medium-spicy, serves 4, about 50 minutes.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

19 items

4 people

Salt1¾ tsp
Turmeric Powder2.25 grams
Coconut, Grated50 grams
Green Chilli, Slit20 grams
Cumin1 tsp
Water, For Grinding100 ml
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds1 tsp
Curry leaves4 grams
Small Onion (Shallots), Thinly Sliced12
Garlic15 grams
Ginger, Slices10 grams
Raw Mango, Slices1
Red Chilli Powder4.5 grams
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Water, For Cooking200 ml
Coconut Milk200 ml
Prawns, Cleaned and Deveined500 grams
Coriander Leaves, Chopped6 grams

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	398kcal	1592kcal
Protein	29g	115g
Carbohydrate	18g	72g
Fat	25g	102g
Fibre	4.9g	20g
Sugar	6.8g	27g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

1
Get ready by rinsing the cleaned prawns briefly and draining them well. Mix them with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp turmeric, cover and keep them in the fridge until step 6. Peel and slice the mango, slice the shallots, garlic and ginger, and slit the green chillies. Grate the coconut, wash the curry leaves and coriander leaves, and chop the coriander leaves.
SaltTurmeric Powder
2
Add the grated coconut, two green chillies, cumin and 100 ml water to a mixie. Grind for 2 to 3 minutes until smooth, then keep the coconut paste aside.
CoconutGreen ChilliCuminWater
3
Heat the coconut oil in a kadai over medium flame for 1 minute until hot. Add the mustard seeds and let them crackle for 30 seconds until they pop. Add the curry leaves, shallots, garlic, ginger and the remaining two green chillies. Fry for 4 to 5 minutes until the shallots turn light golden.
Coconut OilMustard SeedsCurry leavesSmall Onion (Shallots)GarlicGingerGreen Chilli
4
Add the raw mango, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, coriander powder, 200 ml water and salt. Mix well and boil on medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes until the mango softens but still holds its shape.
Raw MangoTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderWaterSalt
5
Add the ground coconut paste and mix gently. Simmer on low flame for 5 minutes until the gravy thickens and the raw coconut smell goes.
Coconut Milk
6
Add the seasoned prawns and mix once. Cook on medium flame for 4 to 5 minutes until the prawns are pink and fully opaque.
Prawns
7
Lower the flame and add the coconut milk. Heat on low flame for 2 minutes until the curry is hot and smooth, without letting it boil strongly. Taste and adjust the salt, then add the coriander leaves and switch off the flame.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Prawn Mango Curry take?: 49 minutes from start to finish. That is 20 minutes of preparation and 29 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Prawn Mango Curry serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Prawn Mango Curry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Prawn Mango Curry 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 Prawn Mango Curry?: 500 grams Prawns, 4 grams Curry leaves, 1 Raw Mango, 50 grams Coconut, 12 Small Onion (Shallots), 200 ml Coconut Milk, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Prawn Mango Curry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Prawn Mango Curry?: About 398 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.