Goan King Prawn Curry
Goan King Prawn Curry
Goan King Prawn Curry
Goan King Prawn Curry
Goan King Prawn Curry
Goan King Prawn Curry
Goan King Prawn Curry
Goan King Prawn Curry
Goan King Prawn Curry
Goan King Prawn Curry
Goan King Prawn Curry
Goan King Prawn Curry
Goan King Prawn Curry
Goan King Prawn Curry
Goan King Prawn Curry
Goan King Prawn Curry
Goan King Prawn Curry
Goan King Prawn Curry

Perfect for: Birthday, Weekend Feasts

Goan King Prawn Curry

Get transported to Goa, the beautiful sun-soaked holiday destination on the south western coast of India with this authentic Goan prawn curry, bursting with coastal flavours. This curry is renowned for its creamy texture and perfect blend of spices and fresh coconut, making it a favourite among seafood lovers.

Experience includes everything you need to cook:

  • Goan Prawn Curry
  • Goan Coconut Rice
  • Masala Chai (Nidhi’s signature recipe)

King prawns sourced from an award-winning family farm based along the East Devon coast.

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Prep time: 35 mins
Special equipment:
Blender
Ingredients from your kitchen:
Salt Cooking oil
Heat level:
Medium
Effort level:
Medium

Heritage of the Dish

Nidhi Verma

Teacher, Writer and Chef

Listen to Chef Nidhi describe this menu!

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With this menu, get ready to be transported to Goa, the beautiful sun-soaked holiday state on the south western coast of India. Indian cuisine is vast and it’s amazing to see how each region has its own traditions, culture and of course food. The history of Goan cuisine can be traced back to the period when the Portuguese ruled over Goa, which lasted until 1961. During this time, the Portuguese introduced a variety of new ingredients and cooking techniques to the region, including vinegar, chillies and tomatoes.

It’s very typical of Goan cuisine to balance sweet/sour, savoury and spicy flavours.This is achieved by using ingredients like Kokum, tamarind, Chillies, Goan Malt vinegar, coconut milk, cashew nuts and spices. Being a coastal state, coconut is prominent and used in many different forms like desiccated, fresh, coconut milk and kernels.

Goan cuisine features a lot of seafood and this delicious prawn curry is a great example. Full of flavours from fresh coconut, curry leaves and whole roasted spices this dish is perfectly balanced with aromatic coconut rice. The chilli commonly used in Goan cuisine is called whole Kashmiri chilli that has a distinct orange colour and mild heat. This forms the base for all dishes. These wrinkled chillies whose origin is from the valley in Kashmir are now widely grown all over. The only thing you have to remember is to gently roast the spices to release their aromas and ensure nothing gets burnt before it’s blended into a smooth paste. I hope you enjoy this authentic introduction to Goan flavours and cuisine.

Goan prawn curry, a beloved dish from the Indian state of Goa, boasts a rich heritage that reflects the region’s diverse cultural influences and bountiful coastal resources. Goa was a Portuguese colony from the early 16th century until 1961. This long period of colonisation left a profound impact on Goan cuisine. The Portuguese introduced new ingredients like potatoes, tomatoes, and various spices that became integral to Goan dishes. Being a coastal state, Goa has abundant access to fresh seafood, making prawns a natural choice for many traditional dishes. The use of local ingredients such as fresh coconut, tamarind, and a variety of seafood is a hallmark of Goan cooking.

Hero Ingredients

Kashmiri Chilli Whole

Kashmiri chilli is essential for building the deep, rich colour and gentle warmth that defines this dish. Unlike fiery chillies, it brings a mild heat with a subtle smoky sweetness, allowing the complex spice paste to shine without overpowering it. A key spice for authentic balance in Asian cooking.

Tamarind Paste

Tamarind Paste is a staple in Indian cooking, made from the pulp of tamarind pods. It delivers a distinctive tangy, sour flavour with subtle smoky and caramel notes, used to balance and deepen curries, dals and chutneys. Thick and rich in texture, it adds essential complexity to many classic Indian dishes.

Raw King Prawns

Sourced from a family-run farm on the Devon coast, these raw king prawns are prized for their sweet flavour and succulent texture. Carefully selected for quality and freshness, they bring a taste of the sea to every dish.

Fresh Coconut

It is a key ingredient in traditional Goan Xacuti, adding natural sweetness, creaminess and depth to the curry. It helps balance the warmth of the spices while creating a rich, rounded sauce with a distinctive coastal flavour.

Recipe details

Delicious and creamy prawn curry bursting with flavours of fresh coconut, curry leaves and whole spices.

Ingredients
  • Bay leaves
  • Black peppercorns
  • Coconut milk
  • Cooking oil*
  • Coriander seeds
  • Cumin seeds
  • Fresh coconut
  • Fresh coriander
  • Fresh curry leaves
  • Garlic cloves
  • Ginger
  • Kashmiri dried chillies
  • King prawns
  • Mustard seeds
  • Onion
  • Salt*
  • Tamarind paste
  • Tomato
  • Turmeric powder
  • Water*
  • Whole cloves

*From your kitchen

Equipment required

A knife, chopping board, large mixing bowl, large frying pan with a lid, blender.

Goan Prawn Curry
Allergens
Contains Crustaceans, Mustard
May contain Tree nuts
Please note that our boxes and ingredients are packed in a facility that handles all allergens
Macros Per Person
NUTRITION
PER PERSON
Protein (g)
27
Energy (kcal)
659
Fat (g)
53
Carbohydrate (g)
13
Based on 2 person recipe and uncooked raw ingredients provided.

Simple but rich-flavoured coconut rice from the state of Goa which makes a great accompaniment to almost everything.

Ingredients
  • Basmati rice
  • Black peppercorns
  • Cashew nuts
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Coconut milk
  • Cooking oil*
  • Onion
  • Salt*
  • Water*
  • Whole cloves

*From your kitchen

Equipment required

A knife, chopping board, small frying pan, a frying pan with a lid.

Goan Coconut Rice
Allergens
Contains Tree nuts
Please note that our boxes and ingredients are packed in a facility that handles all allergens
Macros Per Person
NUTRITION
PER PERSON
Protein (g)
7.8
Energy (kcal)
516
Fat (g)
29
Carbohydrate (g)
55
Based on 2 person recipe and uncooked raw ingredients provided.

A traditional Indian tea elevated with aromatic spices and fresh ginger. This is a comforting, and traditional drink for all occasions.

Ingredients
  • Black cardamom
  • Cinnamon sticks
  • Fennel seeds
  • Ginger
  • Green cardamom
  • Loose leaf tea
  • Milk*
  • Star anise
  • Sugar*
  • Water*
  • Whole cloves

*From your kitchen

Equipment required

Saucepan, serving glasses or mugs.

Masala Chai
Allergens
Contains Milk
Please note that our boxes and ingredients are packed in a facility that handles all allergens
Macros Per Person
NUTRITION
PER PERSON
Protein (g)
2.2
Energy (kcal)
40
Fat (g)
1.3
Carbohydrate (g)
4.1
Based on 2 person recipe and uncooked raw ingredients provided.

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