Balchao Goan Style Recipe

Name: Balchao Goan Style
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs shrimp, cleaned and deveined (small to medium sized); 4 tablespoons oil; 2 large onions, minced; 3 large tomatoes, minced; 2 tablespoons garlic, minced; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced; 12 dried red chilies; 1 tablespoon cumin seed; 1 teaspoon mustard seeds; 1 (2 inch) cinnamon sticks; 10 cloves; 2 tablespoons sugar; ½ cup vinegar; salt, to taste

Servings: persons

2 lbs shrimp, cleaned and deveined (small to medium sized)
4 tablespoons oil
2 large onions, minced
3 large tomatoes, minced
2 tablespoons garlic, minced
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
12 dried red chilies
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 (2 inch) cinnamon sticks
10 cloves
2 tablespoons sugar
½ cup vinegar
salt, to taste

1
Put the shrimp in a large bowl and sprinkle salt on them.
2
Set aside.
3
Roast the dry red chillies, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, cloves and cinnamon till they begin to release their aroma.
4
Take off the fire and cool.
5
Grind or blend the ginger, garlic and roasted spices into a smooth paste using the vinegar.
6
Heat the oil on a medium heat in a wok style pan or frying pan.
7
Add the shrimp and stir fry till opaque (1-2 min).
8
Remove from the pan and set aside.
9
In the same pan, fry the onions till light brown (8-10 min).
10
Add the tomato and fry till soft.
11
Add the spice-vinegar paste, sugar and salt to taste and fry till the oil begins to separate from the masala.
12
Add the shrimp to this masala, mix well and cook for 3 minutes.
13
Serve with piping hot, plain boiled rice.

516

kcal

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs shrimp, cleaned and deveined (small to medium sized), 4 tablespoons oil, 2 large onions, minced, 3 large tomatoes, minced, and more.

Yes, Balchao Goan Style falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Balchao Goan Style

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Variations & substitutions

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