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7 Prawn Curries From Across India

For seafood lovers, a good prawn curry is a treat. Here are some prawn curries from across India that you must try.

Goan Prawn Curry

Goan prawn curry features succulent prawns cooked in a rich, tangy coconut-based gravy that is flavoured with tamarind, kokum, and a blend of spices like coriander, cumin, and turmeric. It is served with steamed rice.

Kerala Chemmeen Curry

The curry is made with prawns simmered in a gravy of coconut milk, green chillies, and a mix of spices such as turmeric, coriander, and fenugreek. It is enjoyed with steamed rice or appams.

Bengali Chingri Malai Curry

Chingri malai curry is cooked in a coconut milk base along with whole spices like cinnamon, cardamom, and bay leaves, along with a hint of mustard and a touch of sugar.

Mangalorean Prawn Gassi

In this curry, prawns are cooked in a spicy, tangy, and coconut-rich gravy, typical of Mangalorean cuisine.

Kolambi Cha Kalwan

It is a traditional prawn curry from Maharashtra that is both spicy and tangy. Prawns are cooked in a thick gravy made from onions, tomatoes, and a special blend of Maharashtrian spices.

Andhra Royyala Iguru

Royyala iguru is a spicy and fiery dish from Andhra Pradesh. The stir-fried prawns are cooked in a thick, spicy masala made from onions, tomatoes, and a generous amount of red chillies and garam masala.

East Indian Prawn Curry

It is known for its vibrant yellow colour, which comes from the generous use of turmeric. The prawns are cooked in a thick, tangy coconut-based gravy infused with the warmth of East Indian bottle masala, a spice blend that includes red chillies, cumin, coriander, and other spices.