Kerala-Style Prawn Curry
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Experience the vibrant flavors of Southern India with this Kerala-Style Prawn Curry, a seafood lover's dream! Dive into a bowl of succulent prawns simmered in a rich, aromatic coconut milk sauce, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Tasty Team
89% would make again
Total Time
25 minutes
25 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
10 minutes
10 min
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Total Time
25 minutes
25 min
Prep Time
15 minutes
15 min
Cook Time
10 minutes
10 min
Ingredients
for 4 servings
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 teaspoon fenugreek
- ½ teaspoon turmeric
- ¼ teaspoon asafoetida
- 1 teaspoon mustard seed
- 12 leaves dried curry
- 2 lb fresh king prawn (1 kg)
- 1 cup coconut milk (200 mL)
- ¼ cup water (50 mL)
- salt, to season
- pepper, to season
- 1 lime, juiced
Paste
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 red chili
- ⅔ cup ginger (30 g)
- 4 cloves garlic
Nutrition Info
- Calories 450
- Fat 19g
- Carbs 20g
- Fiber 5g
- Sugar 7g
- Protein 49g
Estimated values based on one serving size.
Preparation
- In a food processor, blitz the onion, chili, ginger and garlic together to make a paste. Set aside.
- In a large pan, heat the oil over a medium heat.
- Add the fenugreek, turmeric, asafoetida, mustard seeds, and curry leaves to the pan, and fry for a couple of minutes.
- Add the paste and continue to cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Add the prawns and water. Cook until they start to turn pink.
- Pour in the coconut milk, salt, pepper, and lime juice, and cook for another few minutes.
- Serve with parathas, naan bread, and rice.
- Enjoy!
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