Goan prawn curry
By: Mehernosh Mody From: Good Food Live
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Goan prawn curry
- Prep time:
- 45 mins
- Cook time:
- 45 mins
- Serves:
- 4
Enjoy a taste of Goa with Mahernosh Mody's flavourful large prawns braised in a fragrant spiced coconut gravy
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Ingredients
Ingredients
- 12-15 large Prawns, shelled and de-veined
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 1/2 tbsp Turmeric
- Salt
- 20 dried chillies
- 4 clove Garlic, peeled
- 3 fresh Coconut
- 2 tbsp Coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp Cumin seeds
- 1 piece Ginger, (2.5cm)peeled
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 Onions, sliced
- 4 green chillies, cut lengthways
- 1 Tomatoes, chopped
- 3-4 pieces of kokum
- 250ml coconut milk
- steamed rice, to serve
Method
1. Place the prawns in a dish. Add in the lemon juice, half a tblespoon of tumeric and salt; set aside to marinate.2. Place the dried red chillies, garlic, coconut, coriander seeds, remaining turmeric, cumin seeds and ginger in a blender or food processor; add a little hot water. Process to a smooth paste.
3. Heat the vegetable oil in a large, heavy-based frying pan. Add the onions and stir-fry until light brown, around 5 minutes.
4. Add the green chillies and dried chilli paste, mixing well, and cook over a low heat, stirring often, for 20 minutes.
5. Add the tomato, kokum and coconut milk and simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
6. Add the marinated prawns and simmer until cooked through.
7. Adjust the seasoning if necessary and serve with steamed rice.
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