Goan Prawns Curry | How to make ladies finger prawn curry?

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Goa, a coastal state located in the western region of India is well-known for its culinary heritage. Goan cuisine has a captivating blend of diverse influences thus resulting in a vibrant and flavorful fare for foodies. Seafood is a prominent feature of Goan cuisine due to its proximity to the Arabian Sea making it a paradise for seafood lovers.

Fish-Curry-Rice is one of the signature dishes of Goa. Also, it is a staple Goan meal. One of the most iconic and beloved seafood dishes, “The Goan Fish Curry Rice,” is a simple yet flavorful dish where fish is cooked in a tangy and spicy coconut-based curry and served with rice. However, the use of coconut, spices like red chillies, turmeric and ingredients like kokum (a souring agent) and tamarind contribute to the unique taste of Goan seafood dishes.

Different regions and families in Goa have their unique recipes and variations of prawns curry, adding to the diversity of flavours within the region.

If you ever try a fish thali in Goa, you will be served with prawns curry in it, most of the time. It is thus a very versatile curry. This is an authentic and one of the best prawn curry recipe that gets ready under 30 mins.

I have already posted prawns curry with drumsticks and potatoes. Do check out the recipe below.

Prawns Curry (with drumsticks and potatoes)

What is Prawns Curry?

In Konkani, prawns are called ‘Sungta‘ and ‘Hooman‘ means curry. So “Sungatache Hooman” means prawns curry. Prawns curry is a popular curry in many coastal regions of India. However, each region has its own way of preparing prawns curry.

The Goan version of Sungatache human is simple but very flavourful. Also, it goes well with steamed rice and some fried fish or tisryache sukhem. Also there are many variants of goan prawns recipe. Do try out this easy prawn curry recipe.

Prawns are known by many different names in regional languages in India. They are called ‘Jhinga‘ in Hindi, ‘Kolambi‘ in Marathi, ‘Eral‘ in Tamil, ‘Chingri‘ in Bengali, etc.

Different Prawns Curries

Prawns curry recipe goan-style is an easy flavoursome curry prepared using fresh prawns (you can use frozen too), coconut, red chillies, coriander seeds, ladies finger etc. It is very important to note that usually an add-on ingredient is used to flavour this spicy prawn curry. Thus, it is upon this key ingredient that the taste of the curry will vary.

For example, in this recipe I have added ladies finger. A prawns curry prepared using drumsticks will taste altogether different from a curry using raw mango. Each curry has its own unique flavour, however, it depends on your taste buds. There are so many ways you can prepare prawns curry. Below is a list of different types of ingredients used, to give a unique and different flavour every time:-

1. Drumsticks and potatoes
2. Raw mango (available during the mango season)
3. Radish
4. Ladies finger

Ingredients

All the ingredients needed for coconut prawn curry are easily available in the pantry.

You’ll need :-

1. Prawns (cleaned and deveined)
2. Grated Coconut
3. Red chillies
4. Dry coriander seeds
5. Turmeric powder
6. Ladies finger
7. Kokum
8. Green chillies
9. Salt

Tips for Goan prawns curry

1. Firstly, use fresh prawns preferably. If you are using frozen prawns thaw them completely before use.
2. Devein the prawns properly. Also, there is a string or thread on the back of the prawns. This must be removed else you may get an upset stomach.
3. Small or medium size prawns are best for this curry. However you can use big prawns too if not available.
4. Also, use freshly grated coconut for a good taste. But do not use desiccated coconut.
5. Grind the ingredients to a very fine paste. Otherwise, the curry might curdle while cooking.
6. Use Goan variety of red chillies for an authentic flavour.
7. I have used kokum as a souring agent. You can use a small ball of tamarind instead if you do not have kokum. Add it to the mixie while grinding the rest of the ingredients.
8. Always use tender ladies’ fingers. To check break the end of the lady’s finger. It should snap quickly.
9. Be careful while cooking prawns. Prawns cook very fast. So do not overcook as they will become hard and chewy (rubbery).
10. Once cooked keep the curry aside for 1-2 hours to let all the flavours infuse.

How to prepare goan prawns curry?

1. Clean and devein the prawns. Then, apply a little salt and keep aside.

2. Chop the ladies finger into 1 inch pieces. Keep the spices (red chillies, coriander seeds, turmeric powder) ready.

3. Take the grated coconut, red chillies, coriander seeds and turmeric powder in a mixer jar. Then. grind all to a smooth and fine paste.

4. Take the chopped ladies finger in a vessel. Also, add 1/2 cup of water to cook the ladies’ fingers. (Note: I have used a mud pot since the prawns curry turns out flavouful in the same.)

5. Add a little salt and cook the ladies fingers covered till soft.

6. Once the ladies fingers are cooked add the ground masala paste.

7. Add water to adjust the consistency of the curry. However, do not make the curry too runny or watery. Add the cleaned and deveined prawns.

8. Finally, add salt as per taste and stir slowly. Mix the curry well and then add slit green chillies.

9. Add kokum to the prawn curry. Bring it to a bubbling boil. Cook for 5 mins and switch off the gas. Cover and keep for about an hour before serving to infuse the flavours.

10. Serve goan prawns curry with rice and some fried fish for a delectable meal!

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