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Prawn Curry

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Prawn Curry

Prawn Curry is a non-vegetarian lunch from Konkan cuisine (West India). It is made with prawns, coconut milk, tamarind, green chilli and turmeric. This recipe serves 4 and takes about 45 min. One serving has about 310 kcal, 25 g protein, 20 g carbs and 12 g fat.

Did you know? Prawn Curry is a coastal classic in Mumbai, featuring juicy prawns simmered in a coconut milk gravy, spiced with turmeric, coriander, green chilies, and tangy tamarind. The result is a luscious, aromatic dish best enjoyed with steamed rice, and found at local seafood houses and home kitchens. Each bite combines the sweetness of prawn with coastal spice and creaminess.

Updated 17 August 2025 · nutrition is an estimate per serving

Diet: Non-vegetarian
Course: Lunch
Cuisine: Konkan
Calories: 310 kcal
Protein: 25 g
Style: Healthy
Serves: 4
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 25 min
Level: Medium

Ingredients (serves 4)

500 g prawns
1 cup coconut
1 tbsp tamarind
3 green chilli
½ tsp turmeric
1 onion
1 tomato (optional)
1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
1 tsp coriander seeds
½ tsp cumin seeds

1 tsp red chilli powder

2 tbsp coconut oil

½ tsp mustard seeds (optional)

8 curry leaves

½ tsp salt

2 tbsp coriander leaves (optional)

Contains: dairy, mustard and shellfish (prawn, crab).

Main ingredients

prawns
coconut milk
tamarind
green chilli
turmeric

Nutrition per serving

Prawn Curry

310kcal / serving

Protein: 25 g 35%
Carbs: 20 g 28%
Fat: 12 g 38%
Fibre: 2 g

Vitamins and minerals (approx.)
Iron	2.1mg
VitaminB12	2mcg

How to make Prawn Curry

Clean the prawns, remove the shells and veins, and rinse them well.
Soak the tamarind in a little warm water and extract the pulp.
Grind the coconut with green chilli, coriander seeds, cumin seeds and a little water to a smooth paste.
Heat the coconut oil, add mustard seeds and curry leaves, then sauté the chopped onion until golden.
Add the ginger garlic paste, turmeric and red chilli powder, and cook for a minute.
Add the chopped tomato and cook until soft, then pour in the ground coconut paste and simmer.
Add the tamarind pulp, salt and enough water to get a curry consistency, and bring to a gentle boil.
Add the prawns and cook for 5 to 7 minutes until just done.
Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot with rice.

Serves 4 · prep 20 min · cook 25 min. Taste and adjust salt and spice to your family.

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Quick answers

Is Prawn Curry vegetarian?

No. Prawn Curry is non-vegetarian.

How many calories are in Prawn Curry?

About 310 kcal per serving, with 25 g protein, 20 g carbohydrates and 12 g fat. This is an estimate; oil, ghee and portion size change it.

Where is Prawn Curry from?

Prawn Curry comes from Konkan cuisine (West India).

What is Prawn Curry made of?

The main ingredients are prawns, coconut milk, tamarind, green chilli and turmeric.

How long does Prawn Curry take to make?

About 45 min in all: 20 min to prepare and 25 min to cook, plus any soaking, fermenting or marinating time in the steps.

How many people does this Prawn Curry recipe serve?

The quantities on this page serve 4. For more people, multiply every ingredient by the same amount.

When do you eat Prawn Curry?

Prawn Curry is usually eaten as a lunch.

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