Prawn Curry is a delicious seafood dish that features succulent prawns cooked in a flavorful and aromatic curry sauce. It’s a popular recipe in many coastal regions and is best enjoyed with rice or bread. Here’s a recipe for Prawn Curry:
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Ready in: 40 minutes
Ingredients:
- 500 grams prawns, peeled and deveined
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 2 teaspoons ginger paste
- 2 teaspoons garlic paste
- 2 green chilies, slit lengthwise
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (adjust according to your spice preference)
- 1 cup coconut milk
- 1 cup water
- Salt to taste
- Fresh coriander leaves, for garnish
Instructions:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large pan or skillet over medium heat.
- Add the chopped onion to the pan and sauté until it turns golden brown.
- Add the ginger paste, garlic paste, and green chilies to the pan. Cook for about a minute until fragrant.
- In a small bowl, mix together the ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, and red chili powder.
- Add the spice mixture to the pan and cook for a couple of minutes, stirring continuously.
- Add the prawns to the pan and cook until they turn pink and opaque, which usually takes about 3-4 minutes.
- Reduce the heat to low and pour in the coconut milk and water. Stir well to combine.
- Season with salt according to your taste and let the curry simmer for about 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld together.
- Once the prawns are cooked through and the curry has thickened slightly, remove the pan from heat.
- Garnish the Prawn Curry with fresh coriander leaves.
Prawn Curry is now ready to be served! Serve it hot with steamed rice or bread of your choice. Enjoy the flavors of this delightful seafood dish.
