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Healthy Prawn Curry

Yields4 ServingsPrep Time10 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time30 mins

Satisfy all your curry cravings with this easy, healthy and delectable prawn curry recipe.

 6 tbsp oil
 3 tsp jeera seeds
 15 garlic pieces(chopped roughly)
 3 inch of ginger (chopped roughly)
 6 onions (chopped roughly)
 12 tomatoes (chopped roughly)
 3 tsp mustard seeds
 3 tsp curry leaves
 3 tbsp turmeric powder
 3 tbsp coriander powder
 3 tbsp chilli powder
 3 tsp jeera powder
 3 tsp pepper
 salt to taste
 1500 g prawns
 6 cups coconut milk
 3 tamarind knob dissolved in 1/4 cup water
1

Heat up 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan. Saute the onion, jeera seeds, garlic and ginger until brown.

2

Add in the tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes become soft. Remove from heat.

3

Cool the mixture slightly and then put it in a mixie. Blend it till it forms a smooth wet paste.

4

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan. Scatter in the curry leaves and mustard seeds into the oil and wait for them to splutter.

5

Then add in the tomato onion mixture, turmeric powder, jeera powder, coriander powder, chilli powder, pepper and salt into the pan. Give it a quick mix.

6

Cover with a lid for a few minutes. Uncover and mix. Close again for a few minutes and then uncover and stir the mixture. Repeat these steps for at least 10 to 15 minutes till the masala is roasted and cooked properly.

7

Now add in your prawns and mix them into the spice mixture. Let it cook for around 5 minutes.

8

You can pour in the coconut milk along with the tamarind paste. Stir and cook for another minute. Remove from heat and serve hot!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 319
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13.2g21%
Cholesterol 263mg88%
Sodium 946mg40%
Total Carbohydrate 19.5g7%

Dietary Fiber 4.2g17%
Sugars 7.4g
Protein 31.1g63%
Calcium 13%
Iron 14%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.