Monday 10 August 2015

Spicy Prawns curry


Goa cusine has a huge influence in Spicy prawns curry. Goan curries use a lot of coconut, curry leaves while chili peppersspices and vinegar are also used. Fish curry and rice forms the staple food of the community, I have grown up feasting on this cuisine, Spicy curry being favourite along with Fish fry

The traditional coconut curry is a curry made with coconut juice is quite popular. The Goan fish curries and prawn curry are known for their taste and renowned in the whole of coastal India while fried fish dishin their style is well known.This spicy prown curry is a  coconut and kokum curry which is also very popular


Ingredients Needed for this Prawns curry

To grind

Coconut grated: 3/4th cup
Red chilies(Byadgi):6-7
Coriender powder: 2sps
Turmeric:1/4sp
Onion: 1/2
Dry kokum(Amsol): 4-5

To temper

Oil: 2-3 sps
Onion chopped: 1

Cleaned & Devined Prawns: 500 grms



Easy & simple Prawns curry, you can even make it with coconut milk it will be Lighter & creamier, Just can replace Grated coconut with 2 cups coconut milk


Method to follow
  • Remove prawns shells & Devine the prawns 
  • I have Kept some head intact cutting just front & cleaned
  • This is to give more flavour to the curry
  • Wash it 2-3 times & keep aside
  • In a blender add all Ingredients under to grind
  • Add water 1 cup & grind to a fine paste


  • Take a Deep dish heat up add oil
  • Temper with chopped Onions & fry
  • Then add the ground paste fry for a minute 
  • Then add 2 cups water bring to a boil
  • Add Salt to taste & lastly add prawns
  • Cook for 3-4 min
Spicy Prawns curry Goan style is Ready to serve 

Tastes best with Steaming hot Rice combine it with Fried Prawns & your full Prawns meal ready

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