Name: Kerala Prawn Curry Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 500g prawns, cleaned; 1 onion, finely chopped; 2 tomatoes, finely chopped; 3 green chilies, slit; 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 1 tbsp red chili powder; 1 tsp coriander powder; 1/2 tsp cumin powder; 1/2 tsp garam masala; Curry leaves, a handful; Coconut oil, as needed; Salt, to taste; Water, as needed

Kerala Prawn Curry Recipe

Deidre Lux Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Kerala Prawn Curry

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 25 minutes

Total: 40 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

500g prawns, cleaned
1 onion, finely chopped
2 tomatoes, finely chopped
3 green chilies, slit
1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp red chili powder
1 tsp coriander powder
1/2 tsp cumin powder
1/2 tsp garam masala
Curry leaves, a handful
Coconut oil, as needed
Salt, to taste
Water, as needed

Instructions

Heat coconut oil in a pan and add the chopped onions. Saute until golden brown.
Add ginger-garlic paste and green chilies. Saute for a minute.
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn mushy.
Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well.
Add the cleaned prawns and mix until they are coated with the masala.
Pour enough water to cover the prawns and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 10-15 minutes.
Sprinkle garam masala and curry leaves. Cook for another 2 minutes.
Serve hot with steamed rice or appam.