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Prawns Curry in Coconut Milk, How to make Prawns Curry with Coconut Milk

February 16, 2016 by maria 31 Comments

One more recipe from mom and me is this classy Prawns Curry in Coconut Milk! We have tried a lot of prawn recipes with different variations. So we decided to make something light yet tasty. Hence we came out with this mouthwatering Prawns Curry in Coconut Milk. To be honest it was so yum that I could have just drank it like a stew Or soup. This  tastes great with pav, bread and steamed rice. Just accompany with fried prawns Or any fried fish. I bet you will be on seventh heaven.

Prawns Curry in Coconut Milk, How to make Prawns Curry with Coconut Milk

Prawns2 Curry in Coconut Milk

I am glad and very delighted to share this recipe with all my readers. This dish is quite simple to make. This entire week was prawns week for us. As practically every day we have eaten prawns. Prawns fry, Prawns fried rice, Prawns curry, Prawns pulao lol. Guess next week we will take a break on eating prawns.

Prawns Curry in Coconut Milk

Prawns is such kind of coastal food the more you eat the more you want. Plus when prawns is clubbed with coconut milk its divine and creates a different impact to the dish. The Indian spices, subtle flavors, coconut milk just gives the perfect taste to this curry.

Prawns Curry in Coconut Milk

I have used thick and thin coconut milk. Now let me explain you there are two kinds of coconut milk Thick coconut milk and Thin coconut milk. Next question would be how would you differentiate between them. Let me answer you first grate fresh coconut. Take the fresh grated coconut grind into a processor with little water. Take a mesh strainer and extract the milk Or squeeze with your hand and strain the coconut on strainer. This is your thick coconut milk.

Prawns Curry in Coconut Milk

Now take the leftover coconut pulp and grind into the processor with /2 cup water. Again squeeze on the strainer and extract the milk. This would be your. If you don’t have fresh grated coconut available just use the ready coconut milk Or cream available in stores. However the fresh coconut milk gives a great fresh flavor to the curry.

Total Time: 20 mins (5 mins preparation+ rest for cooking)

Serves: 4 people

Ingredients:

  1. 150 gms fresh prawns
  2. 2 tbsp coconut oil
  3. 1/2 fresh grated coconut Or 2 cups milk
  4. 1 chopped tomato
  5. 7 to 8 small red onion Or sambar onion
  6. 2 inch ginger julienne
  7. 3 to 4 green chilies slit in between
  8. 20 curry leaves
  9. 1 t/s fenugreek seeds
  10. 1 tbsp turmeric
  11. 1 t/s asofoetida (hing)
  12. 1 t/s black pepper powder
  13. 1 tbsp coriander seed powder (dhaniya)
  14. 1 tbsp fennel seed powder (saunf)
  15. 1 tbsp mustard seeds
  16. 2 to 3 red kashmiri chilies
  17. salt as per taste

Method:

Firstly grind the fresh grated coconut  and extract thick and thin coconut milk as described above.

Prawns Curry in Coconut Milk

Clean prawns and keep aside. Chop onion, ginger, tomatoes, chilies and keep aside.

Prawns Curry in Coconut Milk

Take a vessel add oil. Keep heat on low mode. Once oil is hot saute mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, kashmiri chilies for a minute.

Prawns Curry in Coconut Milk

Now add small onion, green chilies and asofoetida. Saute for a minute.

Prawns Curry in Coconut Milk

Add ginger juliennes and saute for another minute.

Prawns Curry in Coconut Milk

It’s time to add all spices (turmeric, coriander seed powder, fennel seed powder, cumin seed powder and black pepper powder). Stir all nicely.

Prawns Curry in Coconut Milk

Now leave some space for prawns. Add prawns in empty space and saute for 3 to 4 mins. Once they are slightly brown.

Prawns Curry in Coconut Milk

Mix prawns into the masala. Add chopped tomatoes

Prawns Curry in Coconut Milk

Cover with a lid for 2 mins.

Prawns Curry in Coconut Milk

Pour the thin coconut milk first. Stir all nicely. Allow to cook until it starts bubbling.

Prawns Curry in Coconut Milk

Finally add thick coconut milk along with salt for seasoning.

Prawns Curry in Coconut Milk

Let this cook for another 2 to 3 mins more on medium heat.

Prawns Curry in Coconut Milk

Your Prawns Curry in Coconut Milk is ready. Serve hot with pav Or steamed rice. Don’t forget to garnish with coriander leaves.

Notes:

  • Vegetarians could replace prawns with paneer, potatoes, aubergines.
  • You could add onion paste for a different flavor.
  • Same curry can be made with other fish Or chicken.
  • If fresh coconut isn’t available use the ready coconut milk from store.

Prawns Curry in Coconut Milk

The printable version and detailed recipe below:

5.0 from 3 reviews
Prawns Curry in Coconut Milk
 
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Prep time
5 mins
Cook time
15 mins
Total time
20 mins
 
Author: [email protected]
Recipe type: Main
RecipeCuisine: Indian
Serves: 5
recipeIngredient (used american measuring cup, 1 cup = 250 ml)
  • 150 gms fresh prawns
  • 2 tbsp coconut oil
  • ½ fresh grated coconut Or 2 cups milk
  • 1 chopped tomato
  • 7 to 8 small red onion Or sambar onion
  • 2 inch ginger julienne
  • 3 to 4 green chilies slit in between
  • 20 curry leaves
  • 1 t/s fenugreek seeds
  • 1 tbsp turmeric
  • 1 t/s asofoetida (hing)
  • 1 t/s black pepper powder
  • 1 tbsp coriander seed powder (dhaniya)
  • 1 tbsp fennel seed powder (saunf)
  • 1 tbsp mustard seeds
  • 2 to 3 red kashmiri chilies
  • salt as per taste
How to make the recipe?
  1. Firstly grind the fresh grated coconut and extract thick and thin coconut milk as described above.
  2. Clean prawns and keep aside. Chop onion, ginger, tomatoes, chilies and keep aside.
  3. Take a vessel add oil. Keep heat on low mode. Once oil is hot saute mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, kashmiri chilies for a minute.
  4. Now add small onion, green chilies and asofoetida. Saute for a minute.
  5. Add ginger juliennes and saute for another minute.
  6. It's time to add all spices (turmeric, coriander seed powder, fennel seed powder, cumin seed powder and black pepper powder). Stir all nicely.
  7. Now leave some space for prawns. Add prawns in empty space and saute for 3 to 4 mins. Once they are slightly brown.
  8. Mix prawns into the masala. Add chopped tomatoes
  9. Cover with a lid for 2 mins.
  10. Pour the thin coconut milk first. Stir all nicely. Allow to cook until it starts bubbling.
  11. Finally add thick coconut milk along with salt for seasoning.
  12. Let this cook for another 2 to 3 mins more on medium heat.
  13. Your Prawns Curry in Coconut Milk is ready. Serve hot with pav Or steamed rice. Don't forget to garnish with coriander leaves.
Nutrition Information
Serving size: 4 people
3.4.3177

 



Filed Under: Fish, Non Veg, Prawn Tagged With: Fish Recipes

Comments

  1. Sym says

    July 13, 2019 at 5:53 pm

    Beautiful recipe…it’s d best…it can b had like a lovely soup..as well…my Lil one loves it. Thank u sooo much for sharing this recipe. I’v made it so many times…with prawns .wanna try it with chicken..soon..thanks again

    Reply
    • maria says

      July 14, 2019 at 2:22 pm

      Sym thank you for positive feedback and glad to know your family loved the prawns curry. Do try with Chicken also 🙂

      Reply
  2. Joy says

    June 7, 2019 at 2:48 pm

    The best one among all recipes. I have been doing this for years. Love xoxo

    Reply
    • maria says

      June 8, 2019 at 12:27 pm

      Pleased to know this Joy, thanks for positive feedback.

      Reply
  3. Dillon Heley says

    July 7, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    HELLO MARIA FROM INDIA!
    (the wonders of the internet in the modern age! lol)
    Me and my beautful family in the Isle of Man (google it) have created your wonderful curry and all that I can say it….. WOW! What a great dish, simple, yet extremely delicious and satisfying also!
    Thanks Maria, much love to you and your mother xxxxx

    Reply
    • maria says

      July 9, 2016 at 11:50 am

      Heley this place is indeed beautiful 🙂 and has great landscapes. Pleased to know this and glad you both liked the prawns curry. Thankyou for your kind and positive words, surely will let my mother know and you are always welcome.

      Reply
  4. Angela says

    May 15, 2013 at 11:18 pm

    Hi want to make this but need to know how many this recipe would serve as I want to make it for 20 people.

    Reply
    • maria says

      May 25, 2013 at 11:12 pm

      Angela just make thrice the quantity for 20 people. My system has crashed down sorry for the delay in replying.

      Reply
  5. malavika says

    March 28, 2013 at 5:59 pm

    tried it, loved it, wondering if it would go well with fish as well.

    Reply
    • maria says

      March 30, 2013 at 3:03 am

      Thanks Malavika for trying yes it would taste good with fish too 🙂

      Reply
  6. Amit Talukdar says

    February 16, 2013 at 2:16 pm

    Tried it today without the curry leaves..Liked it.

    Reply
    • maria says

      February 16, 2013 at 3:56 pm

      thanks Amit for trying the recipe 🙂

      Reply
  7. Priya says

    January 31, 2013 at 12:29 pm

    Hey Maria….Love it. This is my go to recipe whenever I have prawns and a can of coconut milk.

    Reply
    • maria says

      January 31, 2013 at 3:01 pm

      Thanks a ton Priya 🙂

      Reply
  8. nirsha says

    January 15, 2013 at 5:38 pm

    Thank you for this lovely recipe, I made it today and it turned out really well. I used canned coconut milk but it was fine.
    I intend to try more of your recipes. I love the way you post pictures of different stages. Its even better than videos!

    Reply
    • maria says

      January 15, 2013 at 6:59 pm

      I am happy Nirsha you liked the curry 🙂 do try and keep me posted. Thanks for your positive words 🙂 🙂 have fun!

      Reply
    • Nicy Elizabeth Mathew says

      October 23, 2016 at 8:19 am

      The flavours were quite enchanting. Thank you for your recipe. It was one if the best prawn curry I ever made. ?

      Reply
      • maria says

        October 24, 2016 at 11:43 am

        Pleased to know this Nicy, thanks for positive views. Glad you likes the prawns curry 🙂 and you are welcome.

        Reply
  9. Marina says

    August 31, 2012 at 2:39 am

    Amazing recipe. Yesterday i made prawns first time in my life. It was delicious. My indian family liked it. Thanks a lot 🙂
    I made it with powder coconut milk, made cup of thick and cup of thin milk of it. Can imagine how tasty it would be with home made coconut milk

    Reply
    • maria says

      August 31, 2012 at 6:26 am

      Thanks Marina first I thought your my cousin as her name is also Marina 🙂 nice to know your family liked the dish 🙂 🙂 yeah fresh coconut milk gives greater flavor but even powdered coconut is good… thanks for trying the recipe!

      Reply
  10. yasmin says

    February 21, 2012 at 3:48 pm

    maria tried it again also very delicious….with garam parathas

    Reply
    • maria says

      February 21, 2012 at 6:24 pm

      That’s nice Yasmin I also want some 😉

      Reply
  11. yasmin says

    February 4, 2012 at 4:37 pm

    Really nice recipe, we enjoyed the soupy prawns. Delicious.

    Reply
    • maria says

      February 4, 2012 at 6:15 pm

      Thanks Yasmin I am happy you’ll enjoyed it 🙂

      Reply
  12. Caesar Gonsalves says

    February 2, 2012 at 7:22 pm

    hey Maria… your efforts are highly appreciated..Remain Blessed.

    Reply
    • maria says

      February 3, 2012 at 5:08 am

      Thanks Caesar 🙂 ….. thanks a ton!

      Reply
  13. Mona says

    December 25, 2011 at 10:02 am

    We had a great Xmas lunch..thanks to your recipe. Cheers!!

    Reply
  14. aarthi says

    August 8, 2011 at 4:31 am

    Hai Dear

    This looks yummy….you have a lovely blog… You have so many wonderful recipes..I have bookmarked you blog and some recipe from that to try..Please check out my blog.I am having a Giveaway in my blog..Please check it out and partcipate in that..
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    Aarthi

    Reply
    • maria says

      August 8, 2011 at 12:21 pm

      Thanks Aarthi I will surely check your blog and thanks for your lovely views ! also congrats on your 200th post 🙂

      Reply
  15. Hester Casey @ Alchemy in the Kitchen says

    August 7, 2011 at 5:14 pm

    I’ll probably be lazy and buy coconut milk but I’m definitely making this dish. I like the different options you’ve given too.

    Reply
    • maria says

      August 8, 2011 at 2:36 am

      Hi Hester,

      Thanks a ton do try them and lemme know how was it?

      Love,
      Maria

      Reply

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