Goan Prawn Curry

Goan Prawn Curry is a rich and fragrant dish that captures the essence of coastal Indian cuisine with its coconut milk and aromatic spices. This gluten-free curry is perfect for a comforting dinner, serving succulent prawns in a flavorful sauce that pairs beautifully with rice.

Ingredients

• Prawns (cleaned and deveined) - 300 grams
• Coconut milk - 200 ml
• Onion (finely chopped) - 1 medium
• Tomato (chopped) - 1 medium
• Garlic (minced) - 3 cloves
• Ginger (grated) - 1 inch
• Green chili (slit) - 1
• Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
• Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
• Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon
• Oil (coconut or vegetable) - 2 tablespoons
• Salt - to taste
• Fresh coriander leaves (chopped) - for garnish
• Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon

Steps

1. Heat the oil in a pan over medium heat and add the chopped onion. Sauté until the onion turns translucent.
2. Add minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chili to the pan. Sauté for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
3. Stir in the chopped tomato and cook until it softens, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 2 minutes to allow the spices to bloom.
5. Pour in the coconut milk and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
6. Add the prawns to the pan and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until the prawns turn pink and are cooked through.
7. Stir in the garam masala and lemon juice, then simmer for an additional 2 minutes.
8. Remove from heat and garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 10 g
• Fiber: 2 g
• Sugar: 3 g
• Sodium: 600 mg
• Cholesterol: 200 mg
• Total Fat: 20 g
• Saturated Fat: 15 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
• Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

• Rich in protein from prawns, supporting muscle health.
• Contains healthy fats from coconut milk, beneficial for heart health.

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