PRAWNS IN COCONUT MILK | PRAWN CURRY | PRAWN CURRY WITH COCONUT MILK

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Ingredients for Prawn Curry with Coconut Milk:

– 500 gms. Prawns – Net 250-270 gms. after shelling and deveining

Tempering:
– Mustard Seeds- 3/4 tsp
– Dried Red Chillies- 3 (halved)
– Curry Leaves- 10- 15 leaves

Spice Powders:
– Turmeric Powder- 3/4 tsp
– Black Pepper Powder- 1/2 tsp
– Coriander Powder- 1 tsp
– Fennel Powder- 1/2 tsp
– Cumin Powder- 1/4 tsp

Other Ingredients:
– White Onion, grated- 1 large (100 gms)
– Ginger Garlic Paste- 1 tsp
– Green Chillies, slit- 3
– Tomato, chopped- 1 large (100 gms)
– Thin Coconut Milk- 1 cup (If using readymade coconut milk, 3 tbsp coconut milk mixed with 1 cup water)
– Thick Coconut Milk- 3 tbsp
– Lemon Juice- 1 tsp
– Coriander Leaves- 2 tbsp
– Salt- 1 tsp
– Oil- 2 tbsp

Preparation:

– Shell, devein & wash the prawns. Leave it in a colander for the water to drain.
– Grate the onion, chop the tomato and the coriander leaves, slit the green chillies.
– Prepare the coconut milk, ready made coconut milk can also be used.

Process:

– Heat oil in a kadai/wok and add the mustard seeds. Once it splutters, add the halved dried red chillies and curry leaves.
– Now add the grated onion and fry on medium to low heat for 4-5 mins till it starts changing colour.
– Add the ginger garlic paste, mix & fry on low heat for around 2 mins till the mixture is light brown in colour.
– Now add the chopped tomato and 1 tsp salt, mix and cook on low heat for around 2 mins till soft.
– Add all the spice powders, give a mix and fry on medium heat for 2 mins with a splash of water.
– Now add the prawns & sauté on medium heat for 1-2 mins.
– Add the thin coconut milk, give a mix and cover & cook on low heat for 2 mins.
– Remove lid, add the thick coconut milk and cook on low heat for another 2 mins.
– Add 1 tsp lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves, give a mix and serve hot.

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