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India is a land of a number of spices, which invariably means a wide array of curries and gravies. From the smoky maacher jhol in West Bengal to the fiery Chettinad in Tamil Nadu, there is a whole delicious lot to pick from! One such absolutely finger-licking good Indian curry is the Xacuti, which is widely consumed in the Konkan region comprising of Goa and certain part of Maharashtra as well.

The Prawn Xacuti curry is a classic seafood preparation made with prawns cooked in a mildly spicy coconut curry rich in exotic spices like cinnamon, cardamoms, nutmeg, and more. Best served with steamed rice or buns, the recipe is a great choice for people who love their seafood and have a palate for hot food. Follow the recipe below to cook up a delicious prawn xacuti at home!

 

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Prawn Xacuti Recipe
A creamy Konkan prawn curry.
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings
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Course Main Dish
Cuisine Indian
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Servings
people
MetricUS Imperial
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Instructions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in a non-stick pan, add cinnamon, cloves, peppercorns, cardamoms and poppy seeds and sauté for a minute.
  2. Add coconut and sauté further for a minute. Cool and grind, with sufficient water, to a coarse paste.
  3. Put prawns in a bowl, add salt and turmeric powder and mix well.
  4. Heat remaining oil in another non-stick pan, add onions and sauté till translucent.
  5. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté further for a minute. Add ground paste and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Add prawns and cook for 2-3 minutes. Add coriander-cumin powder and mix well.
  7. Add ½ cup water and mix well and cook for 5-7 minutes.
  8. Add nutmeg, vinegar, and coriander leaves and mix well.
  9. Serve hot garnished with coriander leaves.

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