Vegan Prawn Coconut Curry
This Vegan Prawn Coconut Curry is a delightful and aromatic dish that showcases the rich flavors of Indian spices fused with a creamy coconut base. Made with plant-based prawns and fresh vegetables, it's a comforting and satisfying meal that’s both healthy and indulgent.

30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Indian
350 kcal
Ingredients
- Vegan prawns - 200 grams
- Coconut milk - 400 ml
- Onion - 1 medium, finely chopped
- Garlic - 3 cloves, minced
- Ginger - 1 inch piece, grated
- Tomato - 1 medium, diced
- Spinach - 100 grams, fresh
- Curry powder - 1 tablespoon
- Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
- Cumin seeds - 1 teaspoon
- Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
- Chili powder - 1/2 teaspoon (adjust to taste)
- Vegetable oil - 2 tablespoons
- Salt - to taste
- Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
- Fresh cilantro - for garnish
Steps
- Heat vegetable oil in a large pan over medium heat.
- Add cumin seeds and let them sizzle for about 30 seconds.
- Add the chopped onion and sauté until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
- Stir in minced garlic and grated ginger, cooking for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add diced tomato, curry powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, and chili powder. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Pour in the coconut milk and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Add the vegan prawns and cook for about 5 minutes until heated through.
- Stir in the fresh spinach and cook until wilted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Season with salt and lime juice to taste.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.
Nutrition
- Calories: 350
- Protein: 15 g
- Carbs: 22 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
- Total Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Water: 0.3 L
Health Benefits
- Rich in healthy fats from coconut milk, promoting heart health.
- High in fiber and protein from spinach and vegan prawns, supporting digestive health.
Tags
IndianVeganSeafood Dish