Priya

Mumbai, India

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Prawn Masala — quick coastal prawns in tomato-coconut gravy

Name: Prawn Masala — quick coastal prawns in tomato-coconut gravy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: indian
Ingredients: 500 g raw king prawns, peeled and deveined; 0.5 tsp turmeric; 1.5 tsp salt; 3 tbsp coconut oil; 1 tsp mustard seeds; 12 curry leaves, fresh; 200 g onion, finely diced; 15 g garlic, minced; 10 g ginger, minced; 2 green chili, sliced; 250 g ripe tomatoes, chopped; 2 tsp coriander powder; 1 tsp red chili powder; 200 ml coconut milk; 15 g fresh coriander; 1 tbsp lemon juice

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35m

Total time

Servings

280

kcal

easy

Difficulty

May 20, 2026

INGREDIENTS.

Fish

500 g raw king prawns, peeled and deveined

Spice

0.5 tsp turmeric
1 tsp mustard seeds
2 tsp coriander powder
1 tsp red chili powder

Pantry

1.5 tsp salt
3 tbsp coconut oil
200 ml coconut milk

Produce

12 curry leaves, fresh
200 g onion, finely diced
15 g garlic, minced
10 g ginger, minced
2 green chili, sliced
250 g ripe tomatoes, chopped
15 g fresh coriander
1 tbsp lemon juice

THE METHOD.

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FAQ · Things people ask

About this recipe.

Fresh or frozen prawns?

Frozen king prawns work perfectly well. Defrost fully, peel, devein, and pat dry. Wet prawns dilute the sauce.

Can I use tiger prawns?

Yes — reduce cooking time by 1 minute. They cook slightly faster than king prawns.

How do I know the prawns are done?

They curl into a tight C and turn from translucent grey to opaque pink-white. Overcooked prawns curl into a tight O — rubbery.

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