Jumbo Prawn Curry
This curry is a delicasy in the Indian state of Goa. It has plenty of coconut and some chilly which go very well with prawns.
Yield
4 servingsPrep
15 minCook
20 minReady
40 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Carb
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | cups |
shrimp
|
*
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
coconut, shredded (desiccated)
|
*
|
| 1 | pinch |
turmeric
|
*
|
| 1 | cup |
coconut milk
|
|
| ½ | each |
onions
chopped |
|
| 2 | each |
red chilis, dried
|
* |
| ¼ | teaspoon |
ginger paste
|
* |
| ¼ | teaspoon |
garlic paste
|
* |
| 2 | tablespoons |
vegetable oil
|
|
| ½ | teaspoons |
curry powder
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
tamarind
|
*
|
| 1 | dash |
coriander
chopped |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 473 | ml |
shrimp
|
*
|
| 45 | ml |
coconut, shredded (desiccated)
|
*
|
| 1 | pinch |
turmeric
|
*
|
| 237 | ml |
coconut milk
|
|
| 0.5 | each |
onions
chopped |
|
| 2 | each |
red chilis, dried
|
* |
| 1.3 | ml |
ginger paste
|
* |
| 1.3 | ml |
garlic paste
|
* |
| 3E+1 | ml |
vegetable oil
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
curry powder
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
tamarind
|
*
|
| 1 | dash |
coriander
chopped |
*
|
Directions
Heat oil in a pan and fry the onions and red chilly until the onions are dark brown in colour
Add turmeric, ginger-garlic paste, coriander powder, curry powder, desiccated coconut, tamarind paste, salt and sauté for a few minutes you can sprinkle some water if the mixture tends to stick to the pan.
Take this off the hob and let it cool.
Blend the mixture until it forms a smooth paste.
Transfer the mixture back to the pan and heat it
Put the prawns and cook for a couple of minutes.
Pour in the coconut milk and add some chopped coriander
Let it simmer and cook for 5 to 6 minutes.
SERVE HOT preferably with rice !
