Goan Prawn curry with raw mangoes

                 

This is an authentic prawn recipe from Goa cooked in a spicy coconut sauce with raw mangoes. 

Preparation time : 30 minutes

Cooking time : 20 - 25 minutes

Serves : 4 to 5

Ingredients :

• 20 medium sized prawns, peeled and deveined
• 1 medium sized onion, chopped
• 2 cups of grated coconut
• 8 -10 whole black pepper
• 1 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 5 whole red chilies
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• a marble sized tamarind
• 1 medium sized raw mango, cut into small pieces
• Salt, to taste
• Oil, as required
• Water, as required

Preparation :

• Shell prawns. Remove the head and intestines and wash well. Apply salt and set aside. Do not throw away the prawn heads , they add in more flavors to a dish.
• Soak the tamarind in water for about 10 minutes and take out the pulp.
• Grind together red chillies, coriander, cumin, turmeric, black pepper and coconut with the tamarind pulp to a fine paste.
• Heat oil in a non stick skillet, add onions and fry ; once the onions turn translucent, add the spice paste and cook for another 2 minutes. Then add the raw mango slices , add water and salt as required and bring to a boil on medium heat . Cook for 5 minutes , then add the prawns and the prawn heads and cook till they are fully cooked.
• Serve hot with rice .

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