Ambot Tik/ Goan Prawns Curry

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Ambot Tik/ Goan Prawns Curry

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :20 Min

Cook Time : 30 Min

Total Time : 50 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 4
  • 500g clean prawns


  • 1 cup grated coconut


  • 5-6 garlic cloves


  • 8-10 kashmiri red chilli


  • 1 teaspoon peppercorns


  • 1 inch cinnamon sticks


  • 2 teaspoon jeera


  • 2 tbsp coriander seeds


  • 3-4 cloves


  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric


  • 1/2 teaspoon salt


  • 1 tbsp lemon juice


  • 4 tbsp oil


  • 1 big onions finely chopped or sliced


  • 1 teaspoon salt or as per taste


  • 2 cups water


  • 2-3 green chillies finely chopped


  • 1 cup coconut milk


  • 2 teaspoon tamarind paste


  • 1/2 cup tomatoes chopped

Directions

  • Dry roast all whole spices on low heat for 2 minutes
  • Grind roasted spices with coconut and little water to form smooth paste
  • Marinate prawns with salt turmeric and lemon juice for 15 minutes
  • Heat 2 tbsp oil and fry prawns for 2 minutes and keep it aside
  • In same pan, heat 2 tbsp oil. Saute onions and green chillies until onions are translucent
  • Add tomatoes and saute for 3 minutes
  • Add salt tamarind paste 1/2 cup water and ground paste. Mix well. saute and cook for 6 minutes
  • Add water and prawns. Simmer and cook for 3 minutes
  • Add coconut milk and give it a stir. Switch off. Do not cook after adding coconut milk
  • Cover and rest for 20 minutes
  • Garnish with coriander leaves and serve warm