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Goan Prawn Curry | Prawns Ambot Tik.

Jul 9, 2018 · Modified: Jun 14, 2020 by Meghna. 14 Comments 872 words. [feast_sponsored_disclosure before=“”]

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Goan Prawn Curry is a delectable, tangy, mildly sweet dish hailing from the city of Goa; it's packed with the coastal flavors & can be prepared easily for a quick meal. 

Goan Prawn Curry in the pan.
Goan Prawn Curry served in the pan.

Hello dear readers! Today I am presenting you one of the most flavorsome and exotic Prawn curries from the pristine and lovely coastal city of India, Goa. If you are in love with Indian curries than you will surely love this mildly sweet & tart exorbitantly delicious Goan prawn curry that's popularly known as Prawn Ambot Tik. 

Goan Prawn Curry served with rice on a plate.


Goa being the dream destination for innumerable people all over the globe is not only rich with pristine beaches and beautiful landscape but its cuisine is equally rich, unique & versatile, it offers innumerable lip-smacking unique dishes that we love all the time. I have a special weakness towards coastal flavors and whenever I get the smell of Goan curries I just can't restrict myself from drooling. They are rich, fiery, hot yet very comforting and this tart Goan Prawn Curry is a no-brainer. Seriously, guys, this Prawn Ambot Tik is to die for, it's rich, creamy, smooth, full of flavors and intoxicatingly unforgettable. This Goan prawn curry will increase your undying love for prawns manifold.

Goan Prawn Curry in the pan with curry leaves.

The colossal prawns dunked in coconut milk and fresh shreds of coconut is so enormously tasty that I don't hesitate to even scrape the sides of the bowl and lick it all off! It's needless to say that it's one of our most favorite Prawn curry recipes. We love to extensively relish this tart prawn curry with piping hot rice & that's how my Goan friend too enjoys her prawn curry from whom I collected this super awesome humble recipe. 

Goan Prawn Curry in the pan ready to serve.

It's always wise to use the colossal or Jumbo prawns for the Goan Prawn Curry recipe because the colossal prawns will give you the best flavors. Freshly squeezed coconut milk creates magic in this recipe but if you cannot manage some freshly squeezed coconut milk feel free to sub it with the best ready made coconut milk that you can get hold of. I love to keep my colossal prawns' skin on because that way I extract the best flavors from the prawns and at the same time they do not curl indefinitely. But, if you want you can always use de-shelled prawns, your Prawn Ambot Tik will still taste extraordinary.

Goan Prawn curry decorated with curry leaves

Goan Prawn Curry | Prawn Ambot Tik

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Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
Servings: 3 People
Author: Meghna Chakraborty
Goan Prawn Curry is a delectable, tangy, mildly sweet dish hailing from the city of Goa; it's packed with the coastal flavors & can be prepared easily for a quick meal.

Ingredients

For The Masala:

  • 12 Colossal Prawns or Jumbo Tiger Prawns.
  • 4-5 whole Kashmiri Red Chilis
  • 3 whole whole garlic cloves
  • ½ tbsp Whole Cumin Seeds (Jeera)
  • ½ tbsp Coriander Seeds (Dhaniya)
  • 6-7 whole Black Peppercorns
  • ½ tsp Tamarind Pulp
  • ½ tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 2½ tbsp Grated Coconut (frozen or fresh)
  • ½ cup Coconut Milk (tinned or fresh)

For The Curry:

  • 2 tbsp Extra Virgin Coconut oil
  • ½ tbsp Grated Ginger
  • ⅓ cup Chopped Onion
  • ⅓ cup Chopped Tomatoes
  • Curry leaves for garnish.
  • Salt (to taste)
  • ¼ cup Water (adjust to the desired gravy consistency)
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Instructions

  • Wash and clean the Prawns under running tap water. Pat them dry. Smear ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder and salt according to taste. Heat 1 tablespoon extra virgin coconut oil on medium-high heat and fry the prawns until golden. Set aside.
  • Take all the above mentioned masala ingredients in a mixer jar and grind to a fine and smooth paste. Set Aside.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoons extra virgin coconut oil on a pan over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot add the grated ginger and saute for a few minutes until the raw smell of ginger completely disappears.
  • Next, add the chopped onion and saute until the onion turns soft and translucent. Now add the chopped tomatoes. Saute until the tomatoes start to become mushy. Cover and cook for a few minutes until the tomatoes turn to a mushy paste.
  • Now add the masala paste, add salt according to taste and saute for a few minutes. Add ¼ cup water or more. Cover and cook for 10 minutes.
  • Add the fried prawns, cover and simmer over low flame for 3 minutes. Switch off the flames, garnish with fresh curry leaves (optional). Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Shell on Prawns impart more taste to the gravy, that's what I feel but feel free to use de-shelled prawns if you are not comfortable peeling the prawns while eating the gravy.
  • Colossal Prawns or Jumbo Tiger Prawns taste the best in this recipe. The Prawn flavor becomes noticeable. If using smaller Prawns do use fresh prawns because smaller frozen prawns do not impart any noticeable prawn flavor to the gravy.
  • Grind the masala ingredients to a very fine paste.
  • The prawns should not be fried for a very long time because they will become stiff and chewy.
  • After adding the prawns to the final curry do not boil for a very long time, just simmer the gravy with the prawns for 2-3 mins. Prawns tend to become chewy, stiff when cooked for a long time.
  • Adjust the tamarind according to your own taste preference. If you want a very tangy gravy do add more tamarind pulp. The above measurement is for a mildly tangy gravy.
  • You may adjust the water accordingly. For thinner gravy add more water and vice versa.
Course :Main Course
Cuisine :Indian
Keyword :Goan Prawn Curry, Goan Prawn Curry | Prawn Ambot Tik
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Goan Prawn Curry in the pan and served with rice.

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Comments

  1. Freda Dias says

    September 26, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    Ambotik is one of my favorites curries, fish, prawns, squids, they all go well in this curry. Your friends recipe has quite an interesting variation with the addition of coconut milk, we don't usually add it in this curry. I'm sure it tasted even better!

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  2. Shobha says

    September 26, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    The prawn ambotik looks spicy and yummy.. my kind of curry... irresisitible.

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  3. Malini Vivekananthan says

    September 26, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    Wow. Amazing capture. Loved the presentation. It's a real visual treat.

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  4. Priya Suresh says

    September 26, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    Am an ardent fan of seafoods and this prawn curry looks simply out of the world, hard to resist to this dish. Wish i get a bowl of this curry to enjoy rite now.

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  5. Poonam Bachhav says

    September 26, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    The prawn curry sounds so flavorful with the bursting coconut flavors Meghna ! Kashmiri red chilies giving it a gorgeous red color and your photography is like a cherry on the cake !! All and all a droolesome post !

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  6. Indfused Sandhya Rege Nadkarni says

    September 26, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    What a mouthwatering recipe! Love the colors and flavors! Fabulous share!

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  7. Ritu Tangri says

    September 26, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    Though I'm a vegetarian, I must admit that I started drooling at the look of your curry .

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  8. Archana Potdar says

    September 26, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    I cannot comment on the recipe as I cannot cook non veg food. But the pics have me drooling!

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  9. Jagruti Dhanecha says

    September 26, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    What a fabulous looking dish, gravy's colour looks so beautiful. Sea food eater would be delighted to see this recipe.

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  10. Lathiya says

    September 26, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    The prawn curry looks at it's best...perfect with some hot rice

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  11. Sapana Behl says

    September 26, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    I love all the spices you used to make this curry. Good one for sea food lovers.

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  12. Code2cook says

    September 26, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    This is looking mouth watering curry. Surely non vegetarian will go gaga over it.

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  13. Nisha Ramesh says

    September 26, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    Goan cuisine is very unique. The prawns curry looks amazing.

    Reply
  14. Unknown says

    September 26, 2018 at 2:59 pm

    I will try the recipe this weekend, I talked with on you Facebook~Thanks

    Reply
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