Beary Prawn Curry
Plump prawns cooked in a coconut-tamarind gassi masala with dried red chillies and Beary spices — a daily coastal preparation, lighter than the fish gassi, eaten with steamed rice or neer dosa.
Cuisines
Mangalorean
Beary
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Build a full meal around Beary Prawn Curry
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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250 grams | Prawn , cleaned and deveined |
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1 cup | Coconut Milk , thick |
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2 tablespoons | Coconut oil |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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1 inch | Ginger , grated |
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2 tablespoons | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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0.5 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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2 | Green Chili , slit |
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1 | Tomato , chopped |
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1 | Tamarind , small lemon-sized ball |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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— | Cilantro , fresh, for garnish |
Instructions
- 1 Soak the tamarind in warm water and extract the juice, discarding the pulp.
- 2 Heat coconut oil in a pan and add cumin seeds. Allow them to splutter.
- 3 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 4 Add garlic, ginger, and green chilies, and sauté for another minute.
- 5 Stir in the chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft.
- 6 Add coriander powder, red chili powder, and turmeric powder. Mix well.
- 7 Pour in the coconut milk and tamarind juice. Stir to combine.
- 8 Add the prawns and salt to taste. Cook on medium heat until the prawns are cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice.
Tips
For an authentic taste, use fresh coconut milk instead of canned.