How to make Prawns in Coconut Curry -
This appetizing sea food delicacy that is good to go with rice or roti
This is a Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.
Main Ingredients : Prawns (kolambi/jhinga), Coconut milk (नारियल का दूध)
Cuisine : South Indian
Course : Main Course Seafood
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Prawns in Coconut Curry Recipe Card
Hindi: jhinga
Favourite seafood? Prawns, prawns and more of prawns. A wide variety of small crustaceans, tiny relatives of the lobster, are known as prawns. Prawns are normally translucent when raw but get their distinctive pink or red colour on being cooked. one word of caution – if buying unpeeled prawns, smell for freshness and look for bright, shiny shells that have some spring left in them.
Prep Time : 21-25 minutes
Cook time : 16-20 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Mild
Ingredients for Prawns in Coconut Curry Recipe
Prawns (kolambi/jhinga) , peeled and deveined 250 grams
Coconut milk 1 cup
Coconut oil 1 tablespoon
Mustard seeds 1 teaspoon
Curry leaves 8 - 10
Ginger , finely chopped 1/2 inch
Garlic , chopped 2 teaspoons
Onion , finely chopped 1 medium
Red chilli powder 1 teaspoon
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Crushed black peppercorns to taste
Salt to taste
Fresh coriander leaves , chopped 2 teaspoons
Fresh coriander sprig for garnish
Method
Step 1
Heat coconut oil in a non-stick pan, add mustard seeds and let them splutter. Add curry leaves, ginger and garlic, mix and saute for 1 minute. Add onion, mix and sauté till translucent.
Step 2
Add red chilli powder, turmeric powder and crushed peppercorns, mix and saute for 1-2 minutes.
Step 3
Add prawns, mix and cook for 1-2 minutes. Add salt, mix and cook for 4-5 minutes.
Step 4
Add coconut milk, mix and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add coriander leaves and mix well.
Step 5
Transfer into a serving bowl and serve hot garnished with a coriander sprig.
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