1. Are prawns good in a curry?

Yes, prawns are good in curry. Their mild and naturally sweet flavour pairs wonderfully with the rich, tangy and spicy paste.

2. Can I add milk to prawn curry?

Yes, you can add milk to the prawn curry. Always add coconut milk, as it is deeply rooted in coastal cuisine and provides added texture and flavour.

3. What are some common prawn curry mistakes?

Adding the prawns too early and overcooking them are some common prawn curry mistakes, which can make the seafood tough and rubbery.

4. Can I make the curry paste in advance?

Yes, you can make the curry paste in advance and store it in the refrigerator for 1-2 days, or you can store it in the freezer for about one month.

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Prawn Gassi

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Govind Kaushik

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Prawn Gassi
Recipe Bursting with Coconut and Tangy Spice Flavours

Name: ~Prawn Gassi~ Recipe Bursting with Coconut and Tangy Spice Flavours
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1 tsp Coconut oil (For Fresh Curry Paste); 10 nos. Byadgi red chilli; 2 tsp Coriander seeds; 1 tsp Cumin seeds; 1/2 tsp Black peppercorns; A pinch Carom seeds (optional); A pinch Fenugreek seeds; 8-10 cloves Garlic; 1 inch Ginger; 1 no. Onion; 2 tbsp Tamarind (lemon-sized ball); 1 cup Fresh coconut (scraped); 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder; As required Water; 2 tbsp Coconut oil (For Tempering & Final Cooking); 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds; 10-12 nos. Curry leaves; 1 no. Green chilli (slit); 1 no. Onion (chopped); As required Hot water; 300 grams Prawns (cleaned and deveined); A pinch Salt; 2 tsp Lemon juice; 2-3 tbsp Coconut milk

60 mins

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Easy

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Ingredients

Seafood

Diet

Prawn Gassi, also known as Yetti Gassi, is a popular coastal dish from Mangalorean cuisine. It is a flavourful and spicy curry made with succulent prawns cooked in a coconut-based gravy. Versatile, prawns have a delicate, sweet flavour and are a great addition to any dish. They are a good source of protein, vitamins and minerals. Additionally, they are low in calories with no carbohydrates. The dish is known for its rich and aromatic flavours, with a perfect balance of spices and tanginess. With its vibrant flavours and mouth-watering taste, this Prawn Gassi curry is a must-try for seafood lovers. It is usually served with steamed rice or neer dosa, and it is a delightful combination of flavours that will leave you craving more.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients

1 tspCoconut oil (For Fresh Curry Paste)

10 nos.Byadgi red chilli

2 tspCoriander seeds

1 tspCumin seeds

1/2 tspBlack peppercorns

A pinchCarom seeds (optional)

A pinchFenugreek seeds

8-10 clovesGarlic

1 inchGinger

1 no.Onion

2 tbspTamarind (lemon-sized ball)

1 cupFresh coconut (scraped)

1/2 tspTurmeric powder

As requiredWater

2 tbspCoconut oil (For Tempering & Final Cooking)

1/2 tspMustard seeds

10-12 nos.Curry leaves

1 no.Green chilli (slit)

1 no. Onion (chopped)

As requiredHot water

300 gramsPrawns (cleaned and deveined)

A pinchSalt

2 tspLemon juice

2-3 tbspCoconut milk

Prawn Gassi

Prawn Gassi Recipe Bursting with Coconut and Tangy Spice Flavours

Ingredients

Prawn Gassi
Recipe Bursting with Coconut and Tangy Spice Flavours