Jun 04 2026

Prawn Goan Curry Recipe

Time30m
Serves4

A tropical prawn curry made with roasted spices and coconut milk, usually served with rice.

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Ingredients

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Curry Ingredients

Method

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Ingredients

    Clean and devein the prawns. Chop the onion and tomato finely. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Roast the Spices

    In a pan, dry roast the cumin seeds, mustard seeds, and curry leaves until fragrant. Grind them into a powder and set aside.

  3. 3

    Cook the Base

    Heat oil in a large pan. Add the chopped onions and sauté until translucent. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute.

  4. 4

    Add Tomatoes and Spices

    Add the chopped tomato, turmeric powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and the ground spices. Cook until the tomatoes soften.

  5. 5

    Add Coconut Milk

    Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a simmer. Let it cook for 5 minutes.

  6. 6

    Cook the Prawns

    Add the prawns to the curry and cook until they turn pink and are cooked through, about 5-7 minutes. Season with salt to taste.

  7. 7

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with rice.

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