How To Make Prawn Masala Curry

Prawn Masala Curry is spicy and sour curry made with Indian masala. A delightful journey especially for seafood lovers with a blend of herbs and spices.

Taste amazing with roti or naan. Prepared with onion and tomato puree adding a tangy taste to the curry. The texture looks outstanding and a perfect choice for dinner.

Prawn Masala Curry is spicy, tangy and mouth-watering delicacy also well known in many Indian cities especially coastal places like Goa.

One can make this curry in various styles and different tastes. Goa people make it with a blend of Coconut mixture.

It’s a hot dish that you can serve during your family gatherings and it does not need advance preparation. It can be prepared in 30 minutes.

According to the American Journal Of Clinical Nutrition, eating Prawns is a part of a healthy diet. Prawns contain a higher amount of protein and do not lead to higher cholesterol.

So, prepare your version of Prawn Masala Curry or share your experience with us trying our recipe in the comment with us.

Pro tip: When buying Prawns, look for bright, shiny shells that have some spring left in them.

Also, try similar seafood recipes like King Fish Shallow Fry and Fish Fry.

Ingredients of Prawn Masala Curry

• Prawns - 500 gm
• Onion - 3 piece (Fried)
• Cashew Powder - 2 tsp
• Tomato - 1 medium size
• Curd - 100 gm
• Garlic Paste - 2 tsp
• Jeera Powder - 1 tsp
• Garam Masala Powder - 1 tsp
• Red Chili Powder - 2 tsp
• Coriander Powder - 1 tsp
• Turmeric Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Oil - as required
• Salt - as per taste
• Coriander - 1/2 cup (Chopped)
• Water - as required

Steps for Prawn Masala Curry

• Devein and wash the Prawns well with cold water. Drain the water and set aside.
• Grind fried onion, tomato, and curd in the grinder. Make a fine paste. Keep it aside.
• Heat the oil in a pan, and add Prawns. Fry it until in the pan for about 10 minutes and keep it aside.
• Now in remaining hot oil add the grinded mixture, saute it for 5 minutes.
• Now add garlic paste, jeera powder, garam masala and stir nicely.
• Add dhania powder, turmeric powder, red chili powder, Kaju powder, salt and add required water.
• Saute it till excess water gets dried and oil comes up.
• Lastly, add fried prawns and saute it.
• Garnish with coriander leaves and enjoy the Prawn Masala Curry in dinner.

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