Goan-Style Balchao Prawns Recipe For Bold, Spicy Main Meals
Balchao prawns are built around sharp vinegar heat, not gravy thickness. This version uses soaked chillies, whole spices, and malt vinegar ground fresh into a paste, then cooked until the oil release signals readiness. Prawns are sautéed separately to prevent overcooking, then briefly folded in so they absorb the masala without becoming rubbery.