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Prawn Coconut Masala

Straight from Goa is this prawn curry which will appease any prawn lover. Prawns are slow cooked in spicy, pungent, coconut-onion rich thick gravy is definitely drool-worthy.

BySanjeev Kapoor
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Main ingredientsPrawns, Cinnamon, Cloves, Cumin seeds, Coriander seeds, Dried red chillies, Scraped fresh coconut, Malt vinegar, Onions, Ginger paste, Garlic paste
CuisineGoan
CourseMain course seafood
Prep time15-20 minutes
Cook time20-25 minutes
Serve4
TasteSpicy
Level of cookingEasy
OthersNon vegetarian

Ingredients                

  • 400 grams prawns, peeled, deveined and cleaned        
  • 1 inch cinnamon 
  • 8-10 cloves                    
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds                
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds             
  • 8-10 dried red chillies
  • ½ cup scraped fresh coconut
  • 2 tablespoons malt vinegar
  • 3 tablespoons oil                                    
  • 3 medium onions, finely chopped         
  • ½ tablespoon ginger paste
  • ½ tablespoon garlic paste                 
  • Salt to taste
  • Fresh coriander sprigs for garnish

Method

  1. Put cinnamon, cloves, cumin seeds, coriander seeds, dried red chillies, fresh coconut, vinegar and ½ cup water in a grinder jar and grind to a smooth paste. 
  2. Heat oil in a non-stick kadai, add onions and sauté till golden brown.
  3. Add ginger paste and garlic paste, mix well and saute for 1 minute. Add the ground paste, mix and sauté for 2-3 minutes.  
  4. Add ¾ cup water, mix well and cook on high heat for 4-5 minutes. 
  5. Add prawns and salt, mix and cook for 5 minutes on medium heat or till prawns are done.
  6. Transfer into a serving bowl, garnish with coriander sprigs and serve hot.
  7. Chef’s tip: Do not overcook prawns as they tend to become tough on overcooking.
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