Indian 25 min
Keralan Prawn Curry
seafoodgluten-freedairy-freespicyhigh-protein
Ingredientsfor 2
380
Cal
36g
Protein
12g
Carbs
22g
Fat
- 11.5 lbs large prawns, peeled and deveined
- 23 tablespoons coconut oil
- 31 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 415 fresh curry leaves
- 52 medium red onions, thinly sliced
- 64 cloves garlic, minced
- 71-inch ginger, grated
- 83 green chiles, sliced
- 92 teaspoons Kashmiri chili powder
- 101 teaspoon turmeric
- 111 teaspoon coriander powder
- 121 can (14 oz) coconut milk
- 132 tablespoons tamarind paste
- 14Salt to taste
- 15Steamed rice for serving
Instructions
- 1
Heat coconut oil over high heat. Add mustard seeds and cover until they pop (30 seconds). Add curry leaves — they'll sizzle loudly. Add red onions and cook 8 minutes until golden. Add garlic, ginger, and green chiles. Cook 2 minutes.
- 2
Add chili powder, turmeric, and coriander. Stir 1 minute. Add coconut milk and tamarind paste. Stir well and bring to a simmer. Cook 5 minutes until the sauce is bright orange-red and fragrant.
- 3
Add prawns and cook 3–4 minutes until pink and cooked through — do not overcook. Taste and season with salt. The curry should be spicy, tangy, and rich with coconut. Serve over steamed rice with papadums.