Prawn Mango Curry, also known as Chemmen Manga curry is one of the most popular dishes of Kerala. It consists of prawns which are cooked in coconut milk and flavourful spices. But, the hero ingredient of this dish has to be the raw mango which satiates your tangy cravings. You too can easily re-create this delicious dish by following the given recipe. So, put your chef hat on and let’s get cooking!
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| Prep Time | 30 minutes with marination |
| Cook Time | 20 minutes |
| Servings |
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- 500 gms prawns
- 1 tbsp Turmeric Powder
- ½ tbsp Red chilli powder
- 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
- Salt to taste
- 1/2 cup coconut grated
- 1 piece Tamarind
- 2-3 Dry red chillies
- 1/2 tsp Coriander Seeds
- 1/2 Chopped Onion
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 in raw mango chopped small pieces
- 1 cup Coconut Milk
- 1 tsp Oil
Ingredients
For marination
For the coconut paste
For the curry
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- In a bowl, add the marination ingredients such as turmeric, chilli powder, prawns, lemon juice and salt. Mix everything thoroughly and set it aside. Let the prawns marinate for thirty minutes.
- In a blender, add grated coconut, tamarind, coriander seeds, chopped onions and red chillies. Grind these ingredients into a thick paste.
- Place a saucepan on medium heat and add oil to it. Now, add turmeric, red chilli powder and stir fry them. Then, add the coconut paste to the pan and fry it for five minutes. Now, add the marinated prawns and mango pieces to the pan. Mix everything well. Pour coconut milk and let it simmer for a few minutes. Add a cup of water to the pan and bring the curry to a boil.
- Once you are happy with the consistency, turn off the flame and serve it hot with roti or steamed rice.
Recipe Tip Prawns tend to cook at a faster rate, anywhere between 3 to 7 minutes. So, it’s best to add it at the very end of the cooking process. Share your version Got a better way to make Prawn Mango Curry? We would love to hear it. Share your recipe with us! Frequently Asked Questions Can I use any other milk to prepare prawn mango curry? No, you cannot use any other milk than coconut milk to prepare prawn mango curry. How long does prawn mango curry last in the fridge? Prawn mango curry lasts for two to three days in the refrigerator, when kept in an air-tight container.