# Coconut Prawn Curry

This is how to make a coconut prawn curry that will take your curry game to the next level.

- Total time: 30 min
- Cuisine: Indian
- Category: Soup
- Language: en

## Ingredients

- 1 kg prawns
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 0.25 tsp red chilli powder
- pinch salt
- vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 onion
- 1 tbsp minced garlic
- 2 tsp minced ginger
- 1.5 tsp garam masala
- 1.5 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 400 g crushed tomatoes
- 1 tsp red chilli powder
- to taste salt
- 1.5 tsp brown sugar
- 250 ml coconut milk
- spring onion
- chilli oil

## Instructions

1. Peel and devein the prawns.
2. Add garam masala, cumin, curry powder, red chilli powder, and salt to the prawns and mix well.
3. Sear the marinated prawns in a pan with vegetable oil until they are seared on the outside but not fully cooked through.
4. Remove the seared prawns from the pan and set aside.
5. Add butter to the same pan and cook the chopped onion until softened and translucent.
6. Add minced garlic and ginger to the pan and cook until fragrant.
7. Add garam masala, cumin, and curry powder to the mixture and cook to bring out the flavors.
8. Add crushed tomatoes, red chili powder, salt, brown sugar, and coconut milk to the pan.
9. Stir everything together and let it simmer for about 5 minutes until the sauce thickens.
10. Return the seared prawns to the pan and cook them in the curry sauce for an additional 1-2 minutes until they are fully cooked.
11. Serve the coconut prawn curry in a bowl.
12. Garnish with spring onion.
13. Drizzle with chili oil to finish.

## Equipment

- pan
- wok
- tongs
- spatula
- spoon

## Tips

- This goes perfectly with some fresh steamed rice or bread.

## Source

- Original video: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZNdXwv7Q3/
- Recipe page: https://www.cliprecipe.com/recipe/d5e9e39d-3424-4d35-ba03-eb0d1b3175aa
- Extracted: 2025-08-25

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