Goan Prawns Curry

Ingredients

250 gm prawns, de-veined
50 grams of tiny shrimps
11/2 cup thick Coconut milk
2 medium Onions, chopped
10-12 Curry leaves
2-3 Tbsp oil
2-3 green chillies
1/2 cup water
1 tsp turmeric
Salt to taste
To make a curry paste:
1/2 cup grated coconut (you can also use desiccated coconut)
4-5 whole red chillies
1inch ginger
2-3 Cloves garlic
1 tsp Coriander seeds
1 tsp Cumin seeds
6-8 Black pepper
2 tablespoon Tamarind paste or 3-4 tbsp tamarind water (use 2-3 tbsp of vinegar if you cant get hold of tamarind)

Preparation

1
For the curry paste: Put all the ingredients listed under curry paste in a grinder and blend together until you get a smooth paste.
2
For the prawns curry: Marinate the prawns and shrimps with 1/2 tsp of turmeric and little salt and keep it aside.
3
Heat oil in a pan. When hot toss in the chopped onions and saute on medium heat until the onions are light golden brown.
4
Add in the ground masala paste and curry leaves. Continue frying for 2-3 minutes.
5
Now add the marinated prawns and shrimps and continue frying until the prawns have changed the colour to light pink..
6
Add the coconut milk and water and salt and bring to a boil. Toss in some slit green chillies.
7
Check the seasoning. Add more tamarind or vinegar if required (according to your taste).
8
Simmer for 5-6 minutes.
9
Garnish it with coriander leaves and Serve it with Steamed rice.
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About

Goan prawns curry is a mildly sweet, spicy and tangy curry, flavoured with coconut, curry leaves and tamarind. It is easy to make and tastes delicious. Plump prawns cooked in a fragrant coconut curry and served with hot fluffy rice makes a Perfect hearty and comforting weeknight meal!

Other Names:

INDIAN GOAN SHRIMP CURRY

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Thursday, June 25, 2015 - 8:41am

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