Konkani Prawn Masala Bowl Recipe

About this recipe

A flavorful prawn dish infused with coastal spices, served with fragrant coconut rice, perfect for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

• 200 ml Coconut Milk
• 1 kg Basmati Rice
• 250g Green Chilli
• - Coconut Oil
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• - Red Chilli
• - Coriander Powder
• 100 g Yellow Mustard Seeds
• 100 g Curry Leaves
• 100 g Salt
• 1pc Watermelon

Instructions

1. 1. Wash and soak the basmati rice in water for 20 minutes.
2. 2. Heat coconut oil in a pan and add mustard seeds until they splutter.
3. 3. Add curry leaves, chopped onions, and green chilies, and sauté until onions are golden brown.
4. 4. Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes until aromatic.
5. 5. Add chopped tomatoes, turmeric, red chili, and coriander powders, and sauté until the oil separates.
6. 6. Add the cleaned prawns and cook for 5-7 minutes until they start to turn pink.
7. 7. Pour in the coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes to blend the flavors.
8. 8. Season with salt and cook for another 2 minutes until prawns are fully cooked.
9. 9. Meanwhile, cook the soaked rice with water and a pinch of salt until fluffy.
10. 10. Plate the rice in a bowl and top with the prawn masala.
11. 11. Garnish with fresh curry leaves or a splash of coconut oil if desired.