How long does Spicy Prawn Masala take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Spicy Prawn Masala serve?

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

Is Spicy Prawn Masala spicy?

It is hot: 3 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 Spicy Prawn Masala?

500 grams Prawns, 2 Green Chilli, ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder, 2 cup Small Onion (Shallots), and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Spicy Prawn Masala?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Spicy Prawn Masala?

About 310 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Spicy Prawn Masala

Name: Spicy Prawn Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 500 grams Prawns; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Salt; 4 tbsp Coconut Oil; 2 cup Small Onion (Shallots); 2 Green Chilli, Slices; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder; ¼ tsp Salt; 1 sprigs Curry leaves

Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dry sides Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total30 min

Prep15 min

Cook15 min

Serves4

Per serving310 cal

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Spicy prawn masala from Kerala: poached prawns stir-fried in coconut oil with shallots, green chilli, curry leaves and pepper. Serves 4, 30 minutes, video.

High proteinLow calorie

100% would make this again12 cooks

Ingredients

9 items

Cooking for4 servings

Prawns500 grams
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Salt1.25 tsp
Coconut Oil4 tbsp
Small Onion (Shallots)2 cup
Green Chilli, Slices2
Curry leaves3 sprigs
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder1 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	310kcal	1240kcal
Protein	27g	110g
Carbohydrate	15g	59g
Fat	17g	66g
Fibre	3g	12g
Sugar	6.5g	26g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

1
In a pan, add the prawns, water, turmeric powder and salt. Mix it, cover and cook for 3 minutes on medium heat. Set this aside.
PrawnsTurmeric PowderSalt
2
In another pan, heat coconut oil. Add the shallots, green chilli, curry leaves. Saute for 1 minute on medium heat.
Coconut OilSmall Onion (Shallots)Green ChilliCurry leaves
3
Add the cooked prawns (without the water) and mix. Spread them evenly around the pan. Cook for 5 minutes on high heat, flipping it occasionally.
4
Add salt, red chilli powder, black pepper powder and curry leaves. Mix and then add the remaining water from cooking the prawns.
Red Chilli PowderBlack Pepper PowderSaltCurry leaves
5
Stir-fry for 2 minutes on high heat, and then remove from the heat. Serve with rice or parotta.

Before you start

How long does Spicy Prawn Masala take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Spicy Prawn Masala serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Spicy Prawn Masala vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Spicy Prawn Masala spicy?: It is hot: 3 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 Spicy Prawn Masala?: 500 grams Prawns, 2 Green Chilli, ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder, 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder, 1 tsp Black Pepper Powder, 2 cup Small Onion (Shallots), and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Spicy Prawn Masala?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Spicy Prawn Masala?: About 310 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Rini SharonMarch 2023
Loved it!! ❤️
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A Cookd cookJuly 2025
super... no words... to express
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Lavania KrisFebruary 2024
my husband loved it!!i used frozen prawns because that was the only thing available in my fridge and it’s still so yummy!!!
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Lavania KrisFebruary 2024
this is too yummy!!it’s also pretty simple to make! I used frozen prawns and it’s delicious!!
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A Cookd cookOctober 2023
Delicious!
A Cookd cookSeptember 2023
yummy
A Cookd cookSeptember 2023
gummies
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P SApril 2023
Easy recipe but turned out to be very tasty !
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Sharath KumarMay 2022
Quick, simple and yummy!
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A Cookd cookApril 2022
simple recipe but the outcome is extraordinary 😍