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Prawn Recheado

Also known as Goan Recheado Masala, Sea Food, Curries, Gravies, Lunch, Dinner · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free

Total30 min
Prep15 min
Cook15 min
Serves3
Per serving446 cal
Spicemedium
Prawn Recheado

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Goan prawn recheado: prawns in a paste of vinegar-soaked Kashmiri chillies, garlic and tamarind. Medium-spicy, serves 3, 30 minutes plus marinating, video.

High protein

Ingredients

18 items
Cooking for3 servings
  • Sunflower OilSunflower Oil3 tbsp
  • Coriander LeavesCoriander LeavesFor Garnish
  • PrawnsPrawns500 grams
  • Dried Kashmiri Red ChilliDried Kashmiri Red Chilli16
  • Tamarind PulpTamarind Pulp2 tbsp
  • GarlicGarlic8 cloves
  • Green CardamomGreen Cardamom2
  • CuminCumin1 tsp
  • SaltSalt1 tbsp
  • GingerGinger1 inch
  • CinnamonCinnamon1
  • ClovesCloves4
  • Turmeric PowderTurmeric Powder1 tsp
  • Black PeppercornsBlack Peppercorns1 tsp
  • SugarSugar1 tbsp
  • VinegarVinegar3 tbsp
  • OnionOnion, Thinly Sliced2
  • GarlicGarlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp

Contains: shellfish.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 3. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer servingAll 3
Energy446kcal1338kcal
Protein39g116g
Carbohydrate34g102g
Fat20g61g
Fibre11g34g
Sugar11g34g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

  1. 1

    In a bowl, add kashmiri red chillies, ginger, garlic, whole spices, turmeric, tamarind pulp, salt, sugar and 3 tbsp vinegar and let it soak for 35-40 minutes.

    Dried Kashmiri Red ChilliTamarind PulpGarlicGreen CardamomCuminSaltGingerCinnamonClovesTurmeric PowderBlack PeppercornsSugarVinegar

  2. 2

    Blend the marinade to a thick fine paste

  3. 3

    Mix the marinade with the prawns till it coats evenly on every prawn and let it marinate for 1 hour.

    Prawns

  4. 4

    Heat a pan, add oil. Add the sliced onions, saute them till they are golden brown.

    Sunflower OilOnionGarlic

  5. 5

    Add the marinated prawns and cook it till oil splutters from the sides and the prawns are cooked.

  6. 6

    Transfer it to a plate, garnish it with chopped coriander and a lemon wedge. Serve it hot.

    Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Prawn Recheado take?
30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Prawn Recheado serve?
3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Prawn Recheado vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Prawn Recheado 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 Recheado?
500 grams Prawns, 16 Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli, 2 tbsp Tamarind Pulp, 3 tbsp Vinegar, 2 Green Cardamom, 1 Cinnamon, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Prawn Recheado?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Prawn Recheado?
About 446 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

2 notes
  • H

    HarshineJanuary 2022

    happy cooking ❣️❣️❣️

  • M

    Mini DilipJanuary 2022

    it's delicious 😋

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