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Goan Prawns Curry

Arpita
2-3 servings
Intermediate
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!
Goan Prawns Curry

Total Steps

9

Ingredients

20

Tools Needed

7

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Ingredients

  • 2-3 cloves garlic
  • 1 inch ginger
  • 4-5 whole red chillies
  • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • taste salt
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 2-3 green chillies green chillies
  • 2-3 tablespoons oil
  • 10-12 leaves curry leaves
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 1 1/2 cup thick coconut milk
  • 250 grams prawns, de-veined
  • 50 grams tiny shrimps
  • 1 teaspoon coriander seeds
  • 1 teaspoon cumin seeds
  • 6-8 whole black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons tamarind paste
  • 3-4 tablespoons tamarind water(optional)
  • 2-3 tablespoons vinegar(optional)

Instructions

1

Step 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

Step 2

For the prawns curry: Marinate the prawns and shrimps with 1/2 tsp of turmeric and little salt and keep it aside.

3

Step 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

Step 4

Add in the ground masala paste and curry leaves. Continue frying for 2-3 minutes.

5

Step 5

Now add the marinated prawns and shrimps and continue frying until the prawns have changed the colour to light pink..

6

Step 6

Add the coconut milk and water and salt and bring to a boil. Toss in some slit green chillies.

7

Step 7

Check the seasoning. Add more tamarind or vinegar if required (according to your taste).

8

Step 8

Simmer for 5-6 minutes.

9

Step 9

Garnish it with coriander leaves and Serve it with Steamed rice.

Tools & Equipment

knife
cutting board
measuring cups
measuring spoons
grinder
pan
spatula

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