How to Make Goan Prawn Curry - A Step-by-Step Guide

Goan Prawn Curry is a delicious and flavorful seafood dish that originates from the coastal state of Goa in India. This dish is a popular choice among locals and tourists alike, thanks to its bold and aromatic combination of spices and fresh prawns.

What sets Goan Prawn Curry apart from other seafood curries is its unique blend of ingredients that reflects the region's rich cultural and culinary heritage. With a mix of Indian and Portuguese influences, this dish is a perfect represent...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound medium shrimp, or more to taste
  • salt to taste
  • ¾ cup freshly grated coconut
  • 4 small Kashmiri chile peppers, seeded and chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 5 peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • 1 cup chopped okra
  • 3 pieces kokum (wild mangosteen)

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 5 mins
  • Total Time: 55 mins
  • Servings: 4
  • Yield: 4 servings

  • Peel, devein, and rinse prawns. Rub with a generous amount of salt.
  • Combine coconut, chile peppers, garlic, coriander seeds, and peppercorns in a food processor and process to a paste (masala).
  • Heat oil in a saucepan. Add onion and saute until browned, about 5 minutes. Add masala along with turmeric powder and stir-fry for 1 minute. Add water and bring to a boil.
  • Add shrimp and okra. Cover and simmer until prawns and okra are cooked, about 5 minutes. Add kokum and turn up the heat to bring to a boil again.
  • Turn off heat and let it stand for a few minutes until curry has thickened.
  • Nutrition

    168 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 86mg
    • Sodium: 147mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 7g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 37mg
    • Calcium: 62mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 325mg