Goan Prawn Curry  and Rice Recipe

Ingredients:

½ coconut grated

3tbsp coriander seeds

1tbsp red chilly powder

1tsp jeera(cumin)

1tsp haldi(turmeric) powder

½ diameter size ball of tamarind (deseeded)

salt as per taste

water for grinding

Grind all of the above ingredients in an electric mixer-grinder. Adding water, a little at a time. You may choose to put in a little more or less of water depending on the kind of consistency you like for your curry. I find 2 tea-cups  are perfect. Extract juice from the ground mixture using a strainer.

To prepare the curry:  Heat a little oil in a vessel and add to it 2 flakes of sliced garlic, one chopped onion, two whole green chillies(slit  the chillies, for a hotter curry!) and a cup full of cleaned fresh medium prawns. Toss in the oil for a minute or two and then pour the strained curry juice into the vessel and  bring to boil, on slow fire. Let the curry simmer for a while. When ready serve it hot with a bowl of steamed rice. 

Traditionally, a few chopped lady’s finger is also added into the curry with the prawns.