Maharashtrian Prawns Curry Recipe

Name: Maharashtrian Prawns Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup Prawns, Cleaned And Deveined; 2 whole Small Green Chilies; 1 piece (1-inch Size) Ginger; 2 cloves Garlic; 1/4 cups Cilantro; Salt To Taste; 1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Red Chili Powder; 1/4 teaspoons Garam Masala Powder; 1 Tablespoon Oil; 6 whole Curry Leaves; 3 Tablespoons Grated Coconut, Divided; 4 pieces Kokum (A Slightly Sour Spice, Available From An Ethnic Market); Cooked Rice, To Serve

Servings: persons

1 cup Prawns, Cleaned And Deveined
2 whole Small Green Chilies
1 piece (1-inch Size) Ginger
2 cloves Garlic
1/4 cups Cilantro
Salt To Taste
1 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
1/4 teaspoons Red Chili Powder
1/4 teaspoons Garam Masala Powder
1 Tablespoon Oil
6 whole Curry Leaves
3 Tablespoons Grated Coconut, Divided
4 pieces Kokum (A Slightly Sour Spice, Available From An Ethnic Market)
Cooked Rice, To Serve

1
Wash and clean the prawns.
2
Make sure the prawns are deveined.
3
In a mixer-grinder, add green chillies, ginger, garlic, cilantro (coriander) leaves and make a smooth paste (roughly 2-3 tablespoons) with very little water.
4
Season the prawns with the spice paste and salt.
5
Add turmeric, red chili powder, and garam masala to the prawns.
6
Mix well and set aside for 5 minutes.
7
In a pan, add oil.
8
When oil is hot, add curry leaves.
9
Add marinated prawns and saute for 1 minute.
10
Add 1 cup water and let it cook.
11
In the mixer-grinder, add 2 tablespoons grated coconut with very little water and grind this.
12
Add to prawns.
13
Add the kokum and let cook.
14
Check the seasoning and add salt if needed.
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Lastly, add remaining grated coconut and switch off gas.
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Serve hot with rice.
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Tips: 1.
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You can adjust spice levels to taste.
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2.
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If you do not have kokum, then you can add little tamarind while grinding the masala.
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3.
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You can add 1 tablespoon tomato puree if you wish.
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Enjoy!

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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: 1 cup Prawns, Cleaned And Deveined, 2 whole Small Green Chilies, 1 piece (1-inch Size) Ginger, 2 cloves Garlic, and more.

Yes, Maharashtrian Prawns 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.

Maharashtrian Prawns Curry

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