Goan Prawns Curry

Goan Prawn curry:

(Delicacy, )

Ingredients:

Prawn devein 250 gm medium size, freshly grated coconut 2 vati , thick coconut milk 1 vati, coriander seeds 2 tbsps, cumin 1 tbsps,

Dry red chillies 4-5, garlic 7-8 , black pepper 1 tsp, cloves 7-8, cinnamon small stick, onion chopped 2 medium, tomatoes chopped 1 medium, tamarind water 2 tbsps, curry leaves, haldi , salt, oil 3 tbsps.

Preparation:

• For masala - grind red chillies, coriander, cumins, cloves, cinnamon, garlic, coconut, turmeric into smooth paste and keep aside.

• Coconut milk- grind 1 vati coconut add water little and strain for milk .Keep it aside , you could also use 1 vati ready made coconut milk.

• Heat oil in kadai, add curry leaves, onion stir well then add tomatoes and let soften and mix well .

• Add the grinder masala, tamarind water, little salt and let cook on low flame until the aroma of freshly ground spices starts wafting around .

• At this time add coconut milk , little water if required , mix well finally add prawns and let cook on low flame for 10 min . 

• Once done switch off the gas add fresh green curry leaves and 2 green chillies with a slit . Cover with lid to enhance the flavour.

TIPS: 

• This authentic curry is severed with hot steamed rice .

• Adding a cabbage vegetable, solkadi, and fish fry makes it special Goan thali.

• The spices used are not roasted and that gives this dish a distinct flavour.

• Do use your hands for eating authentic meal as it kindles the 5 elements ( earth, water, fire, space and air) making you more aware of texture, smell, and taste of the food you consume a simple way to nourish your body, mind & spirit.