Prawn Curry
Raw prawns, peeled, tomatoes and potatoes come together in this seafood — 70 minutes, 7 steps, and the kind of result worth repeating. Scroll down for the ingredient checklist, a serving scaler and unit converter, and the method broken into 7 steps.
You'll mainly reach for frying pan / skillet and pan. At medium difficulty across 7 steps, it's manageable with a little attention. As written, it's pescatarian — fish but no meat.
What you'll need
Shopping list (8)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
Diet: contains fish or shellfish, no meat, based on every ingredient listed below.
Contains: Shellfish
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How to make it
- Peel and devein the prawns, rinse them, and pat dry; peel the potatoes and cut them into bite-sized chunks.
- Heat the oil in a heavy pan and fry the green cardamom, black cardamom and cinnamon for 30 seconds until fragrant, then add the finely chopped onions and cook until golden.
- Stir in the garlic and ginger paste for a minute, then add the chopped tomatoes, turmeric, ground coriander and chilli powder and cook until the oil separates from the masala.
- Add the potatoes and the water, season with salt, cover and simmer for about 12 to 15 minutes until the potatoes are nearly tender.
- Add the prawns and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, for 4 to 6 minutes until they turn pink and opaque and are cooked through.
- Taste and adjust the salt, adding a splash more water if you prefer a thinner gravy.
- Scatter with chopped fresh coriander and serve hot with rice or flatbread.
You'll use: Frying pan / skillet · Pan · Large pot · Saucepan
Tips & common questions
How long does Prawn Curry take to make?
About 70 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 7 steps and 15 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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Adapted recipe — rewritten in our own wording from an open-licensed community cookbook, not yet independently kitchen-tested by Consomee. How we source, test & correct recipes.
Prawn Curry is adapted by Consomee from the Wikibooks Cookbook, rewritten in our own wording and used under CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo: King prawn curry - Sunoso.jpg (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons. We add the serving scaler, ingredient tools, timing and structure — how we source recipes.