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

Goan cuisine is known for its rich and flavorful dishes that are influenced by its coastal location and the diversity of its inhabitants. One of the most loved and popular dishes from Goan cuisine is the Goan Prawn Pulao. This delectable dish is a perfect combination of succulent prawns, aromatic spices, and fragrant rice.

The Goan Prawn Pulao is a dish that is loaded with rich and bold flavors, and is a favorite among seafood lovers. The dish often feature succulent prawns that are m...

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Ingredients

  • ½ pound prawns, peeled and deveined
  • sea salt to taste
  • ½ cup grated coconut
  • 4 Kashmiri chile peppers
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 5 peppercorns
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 small onion, sliced
  • ¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 ½ cups water, or as needed
  • 3 ounces okra (bindhi), cut into thirds
  • 3 pieces kokum (fruit from the mangosteen family)

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 30 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Season prawns with sea salt.
  • Grind coconut, chile peppers, coriander seeds, garlic, and peppercorns together using a mortar and pestle until masala is evenly orange.
  • Heat oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion until softened and lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix masala and turmeric into onion; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add enough water to make a substantial and smooth gravy.
  • Bring gravy to a boil; add prawns and okra and cook until prawns are cooked through and okra is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir kokum into prawn mixture and return to a boil. Remove pot from heat and let stand.
  • Nutrition

    102 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 58mg
    • Sodium: 125mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 8g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 44mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 175mg