Goan prawn curry | Ambot tik | Goan prawn curry with coconut

Preparation time : 10 minutes 

Cooking time : 25 minutes 

Serves : 4 persons

Ingredients :

For masala paste :

• Kashmiri dry red chillies - 7-8 
• Coriander seeds - 1 tbsp
• Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
• Peppercorns - 1 tsp
• Garlic - 6 cloves 
• Tamarind - 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
• Grated coconut - 1/2 cup
• Coconut milk - 1 and 1/2 cups

For curry :

• Coconut oil - 2 tbsp
• Onion - 1/2 cup, finely chopped 
• Ginger garlic paste - 1 tbsp
• Tomato - 1/4 cup, finely chopped 
• Salt - to taste 
• Prawns - 250 grams, Cleaned 
• Curry leaves - few

Method :

1. Take a mixer grinder, add kashmiri dry red chillies, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, peppercorns, garlic, tamarind, turmeric powder, grated coconut. Grind to a coarse.
2. Pour coconut milk. Grind to a smooth paste. and keep aside.
3. In a pan, heat coconut oil, saute onions till they are soft.
4. Add ginger garlic paste. Cook till the raw smell goes.
5. Add tomatoes and cook for 5-7 minutes. Cook till its mushy.
6. Pour grounded masala and salt. Bring to boil. Reduce flame to low. Cook for 10 - 15 minutes.
7. Add prawns. Mix well. Cover and cook for 7-8 minutes on low flame.
8. Sprinkle curry leaves, mix well. Switch off the flame.
9. Let the curry rest for 5 minutes before serving.
10. Serve with steamed rice with ghee or chapati.

Video :

Step by step pictures of making goan prawn curry :

Sprinkle curry leaves 

Mix well and switch off the flame 

Serve hot