Coconut Prawn Curry Recipe

Name: Coconut Prawn Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 grams prawns shell on, cleaned& deveined; 1 onion medium sized, finely chopped; 3/4 cup coconut milk; 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder; 1 teaspoon fennel seeds; 1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala; 3 curry leaves; salt; sugar; chilli Chopped, / coriander for garnish; 2 garlic cloves; 1/2 inch ginger; 1 pinch salt

Servings: persons

500 grams prawns shell on, cleaned& deveined
1 onion medium sized, finely chopped
3/4 cup coconut milk
1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder
1 teaspoon fennel seeds
1/2 teaspoon Garam Masala
3 curry leaves
salt
sugar
chilli Chopped, / coriander for garnish
2 garlic cloves
1/2 inch ginger
1 pinch salt

1
Using a mortar and pestle, pound garlic, ginger and salt into a fine paste. If you don't have a mortar and pestle, you can finely chopped them instead.
2
In a pot, heat up 2 tbsps of oil with onion, curry leaves and fennel seeds on a moderate heat. Saute until the onion becomes golden brown.
3
Add ginger-garlic paste, garam masala and turmeric powder. Saute until aromatic. Then add 1/3 cup of water and allow the pot mixture to bubble on low heat until the oil begins to separate.
4
Toss in the prawns and quickly, coat them with the spices and saute on low heat for 1 minute. Add more water if the bottom starts to stick.
5
Add coconut milk and let it simmer until boiling point. If you prefer more gravy, you can add more water at this stage. Season with salt and sugar to taste.
6
Garnish with chopped chilli or coriander. Serve while it's hot!

128

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 500 grams prawns shell on, cleaned& deveined, 1 onion medium sized, finely chopped, 3/4 cup coconut milk, 1 1/2 teaspoons turmeric powder, and more.

Yes, Coconut Prawn Curry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Coconut Prawn Curry

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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