Prawn Malabar Curry
Prawn Malabar Curry is a flavorful and aromatic dish that showcases the unique spices of Southern India. This creamy curry, enriched with coconut milk, is perfect for a fulfilling lunch packed with protein and vibrant flavors.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Indian
450 kcal
Ingredients
- Prawns - 300 grams, deveined
- Coconut oil - 2 tablespoons
- Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
- Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
- Ginger - 1 inch, grated
- Green chilies - 2, slit
- Tomato - 1 medium, chopped
- Coconut milk - 200 ml
- Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin powder - 1 teaspoon
- Turmeric powder - 1/2 teaspoon
- Garam masala - 1/2 teaspoon
- Salt - to taste
- Fresh cilantro - for garnish
- Lemon juice - 1 tablespoon
Steps
- Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Add chopped onion and sauté until golden brown.
- Stir in minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chilies, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add chopped tomato and cook until soft and mushy.
- Mix in coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, and salt; cook for 1-2 minutes.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the deveined prawns and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until they turn pink and are cooked through.
- Stir in garam masala and lemon juice, cooking for an additional 1 minute.
- Garnish with fresh cilantro before serving.
Nutrition
- Calories: 450
- Protein: 35 g
- Carbs: 15 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 700 mg
- Cholesterol: 200 mg
- Total Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Water: 0.5 L
Health Benefits
- High in protein, supporting muscle health and repair.
- Rich in omega-3 fatty acids from prawns, promoting heart health.
Tags
IndianHigh ProteinLunch