Prawn Xacuti Recipe
A creamy Konkan prawn curry.
Servings Prep Time
4people 15minutes
Cook Time
25minutes
Servings Prep Time
4people 15minutes
Cook Time
25minutes
Ingredients
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.