Spicy Indian Goan Prawn Curry with Kokum

Name: Spicy Indian Goan Prawn Curry with Kokum
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Main Course
Ingredients: 500g prawns; 1/2 tsp turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp salt; 6 dried red chilies; 3 tbsp coriander seeds; 1 tsp cumin seeds; 1/2 cup grated coconut; 1 tsp black peppercorns; 4 cloves garlic; 2 tbsp coconut oil; 1 large onion; 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 cup coconut milk; 5 kokum petals; Salt to taste

A traditional seafood delight bursting with flavors

This Goan prawn curry is a tantalizing mix of spice and tang, bringing the essence of Indian coastal cuisine to your table.

1 h 15 min
4
Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Prawns

500g prawns

peeled and deveined

1/2 tsp turmeric powder

1/2 tsp salt

For the Curry Paste

6 dried red chilies

soaked in warm water

3 tbsp coriander seeds

1 tsp cumin seeds

1/2 cup grated coconut

1 tsp black peppercorns

4 cloves garlic

For the Curry

2 tbsp coconut oil

1 large onion

finely chopped

1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

1 cup coconut milk

5 kokum petals

soaked in warm water

Salt to taste

Preparation

Marinating the Prawns

Rinse Prawns

Rinse the prawns under cold water.

Combine Ingredients

In a bowl, combine prawns with turmeric and salt.

Marinate

Marinate for 15 minutes.

Preparing the Curry Paste

Blend Ingredients

In a blender, add soaked red chilies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, grated coconut, peppercorns, and garlic.

Ensure chilies are deseeded to balance spice levels. Toast spices lightly before blending for more aroma.

Blend to Paste

Blend into a smooth paste, adding water if necessary.

Set Aside

Set aside the curry paste.

Cooking Process

Sauté the Onions

Heat coconut oil in a pan, add chopped onions and fry until golden brown.

Use medium heat for frying onions.

Cook the Curry Paste

Add ginger-garlic paste, followed by the curry paste. Cook for 5-7 minutes until oil separates.

Simmer with Coconut Milk

Pour in coconut milk and add kokum petals. Bring to a gentle simmer. Add marinated prawns and cook till done.

Maintain low heat and cook for about 30 minutes.

Plating & Serving