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Prawn Curry with Coconut Milk

Cultural Context

Prawn curry with coconut milk is a beloved dish in coastal regions of India, particularly in Kerala, where coconuts are abundant. This dish showcases the rich flavors of the sea combined with the creamy sweetness of coconut milk, often served with rice or bread. It reflects the region's culinary heritage and is enjoyed at family gatherings and special occasions. Today, variations of this curry can be found in many Indian restaurants worldwide, appealing to seafood lovers everywhere.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
500 gms. Prawns
Mustard Seeds- 3/4 tsp
Dried Red Chillies- 3 (halved)
Curry Leaves- 10- 15 leaves
Turmeric Powder- 3/4 tsp
Black Pepper Powder- 1/2 tsp
Coriander Powder- 1 tsp
Fennel Powder- 1/2 tsp
Cumin Powder- 1/4 tsp
White Onion, grated- 1 large (100 gms)
Ginger Garlic Paste- 1 tsp
Green Chillies, slit- 3
Tomato, chopped- 1 large (100 gms)
Thin Coconut Milk- 1 cup
Thick Coconut Milk- 3 tbsp
Lemon Juice- 1 tsp
Coriander Leaves- 2 tbsp
Salt- 1 tsp
Oil- 2-3 tbsp

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: coconut cream diluted with water

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

prawns

🥗Healthier: tofu

💰Cheaper: chicken

Tofu is lower in calories and chicken is often less expensive.

1

Shell, devein & wash the prawns. Leave it in a colander for the water to drain.

2

Grate the onion, chop the tomato and the coriander leaves, slit the green chillies.

3

Prepare the coconut milk, ready made coconut milk can also be used.

4

Heat oil in a kadai/wok and add the mustard seeds. Once it splutters, add the halved dried red chillies and curry leaves.

5

Now add the grated onion and fry on medium to low heat for 4-5 mins till it starts changing colour.

6

Add the ginger garlic paste, mix & fry on low heat for around 2 mins till the mixture is light brown in colour.

7

Now add the chopped tomato and 1 tsp salt, mix and cook on low heat for around 2 mins till soft.

8

Add all the spice powders, give a mix and fry on medium heat for 2 mins with a splash of water.

9

Now add the prawns & sauté on medium heat for 1-2 mins.

10

Add the thin coconut milk, give a mix and cover & cook on low heat for 2 mins.

11

Remove lid, add the thick coconut milk and cook on low heat for another 2 mins.

12

Add 1 tsp lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves, give a mix and serve hot.

Cooking Techniques

sautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

kadaiwokknifecutting boardspatula

Spice Level:

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Allergens

shellfishcoconut

Also Known As

Prawn CurryShrimp CurryCoconut Prawn Curry

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