Indian-style prawn curry with coconut milk

Prawn Curry (Prawn Masala)

This super delicious Indian gravy is made with fresh prawns, onions, tomatoes, and spice powders. It pairs wonderfully with steamed rice, chapati, naan, parathas, or roti. Here’s how to prepare it:

Ingredients:

2 tablespoons of oil
1 large onion (chopped or sliced)
1 teaspoon ginger-garlic paste (or grated or chopped)
1 large tomato (chopped or pureed)
2 tablespoons coconut (or 10 cashews)
1/8 teaspoon turmeric (haldi)
3/4 teaspoon red chili powder
1/2 teaspoon coriander powder
1/2 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon cumin
1 green chili (chopped or slit)
1 sprig of curry leaves
1 garlic clove (chopped, optional)
250 grams of prawns
1 1/4 cups water (or 1 cup water + 1/4 cup coconut milk)
2 tablespoons of chopped coriander leaves

Instructions:

Fry onions in hot oil until they turn pink or golden. Then fry the ginger-garlic paste until the raw smell disappears.

Add chopped tomatoes and sprinkle with salt and turmeric. Fry until the mixture turns mushy and breaks down completely.

Add garam masala, coriander powder, red chili powder, and grated coconut. Fry until nicely roasted.

Cool the mixture and blend it with water to a smooth consistency.

Heat the same pan and add oil, cumin, green chili, and garlic. Roast lightly, then add curry leaves.

Pour in the onion-tomato mixture and more water or coconut milk.

Authentic Durban Prawn Curry:

A flavorful South African dish with a blend of spices. Here’s how to make it:
Heat the butter and oil in a pot. Sauté onions, garlic, bay leaves, cumin, coriander, and garam masala until the onions are soft.

Add tomatoes, turmeric, ginger, curry leaves, and chili powder. Season with salt and pepper.

Quick Prawn Curry:

A fuss-free recipe that’s ready in just 15 minutes. Here’s how to prepare it:
Heat the oil in a large saucepan. Cook the onion, garlic, and ginger until the onion is soft.

Add the curry paste and cook until fragrant.

Add prawns, stock, coconut milk, and sugar. Simmer for 10 minutes, or until the prawns are cooked through.

Choose your favorite and enjoy a delightful prawn curry! 🍤🌶️