Best 2 Goan Prawn Pulao Recipes

GOAN PRAWN PULAO

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Prawn curry is a dish that is eaten on a regular everyday basis with white rice among the Goan/Konkan community.

Provided by Louella

Categories World Cuisine Recipes Asian Indian

Time 30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

½ pound prawns, peeled and deveined
sea salt to taste
½ cup grated coconut
4 Kashmiri chile peppers
1 tablespoon coriander seeds
3 cloves garlic, peeled
5 peppercorns
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, sliced
¼ teaspoon ground turmeric
1 ½ cups water, or as needed
3 ounces okra (bindhi), cut into thirds
3 pieces kokum (fruit from the mangosteen family)

Steps:

Season prawns with sea salt.
Grind coconut, chile peppers, coriander seeds, garlic, and peppercorns together using a mortar and pestle until masala is evenly orange.
Heat oil in a pot over medium heat; cook and stir onion until softened and lightly browned, 5 to 10 minutes. Mix masala and turmeric into onion; cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Add enough water to make a substantial and smooth gravy.
Bring gravy to a boil; add prawns and okra and cook until prawns are cooked through and okra is tender, about 10 minutes. Stir kokum into prawn mixture and return to a boil. Remove pot from heat and let stand.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 101.6 calories, Carbohydrate 7.7 g, Cholesterol 57.5 mg, Fat 5.2 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7.2 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 125.4 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

AMAZINGLY GOOD PRAWN PULAO

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Make and share this Amazingly Good Prawn Pulao recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Charishma_Ramchanda

Categories One Dish Meal

Time 1h25m

Yield 4-5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups basmati rice (long grain)
600 g headless prawns
2 medium onions
3 -5 sprigs fresh coriander leaves
2 green chilies
2 tablespoons oil
2 bay leaves
2 cloves
1 inch cinnamon stick
2 green cardamoms
2 black cardamom pods
1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons coconut milk
salt
1 tablespoon fresh coconut, for garnishing (scraped)

Steps:

Pick, wash and soak rice in 3 cups of water for 30 minutes.
Drain.
Keep aside.
Peel, wash and thinly slice onions.
Clean and wash the corriander leaves.
Wash and slit the green chillies.
Shell, de-vein and wash prawns extremely well.
Now, heat oil in a thick-bottom pan.
Add bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, green cardamoms and black cardamoms.
Stir-fry for a minute.
Add onions.
Saute until they turn pink.
Add 3 cups of water, turmeric powder, lemon juice and green chillies.
Bring to a boil.
Add rice.
After a minute, stir in prawns, salt to taste and coconut milk.
Stir till the rice absorbs all the water.
Cover with a lid.
Cook on low flame till the rice and prawns are fully cooked.
Garnish with finely chopped fresh corriander leaves and freshly scraped coconut.
Serve hot!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 482.5, Fat 13.3, SaturatedFat 4, Cholesterol 189, Sodium 860.2, Carbohydrate 63.1, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 4.2, Protein 27.3

Tips

1. **Use fresh prawns.** This will give your pulao the best flavor. 2. **Marinate the prawns in a mixture of spices and yogurt.** This will help to tenderize the prawns and give them flavor. 3. **Use a variety of spices in your pulao.** This will give your dish a complex and flavorful taste. 4. **Cook the pulao until the rice is tender and the prawns are cooked through.** This will help to ensure that your dish is cooked evenly. 5. **Garnish the pulao with fresh cilantro or mint leaves.** This will add a fresh and flavorful touch to your dish.

Conclusion

Making Goan prawn pulao is a great way to enjoy the flavors of Goan cuisine. This dish is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like your pulao spicy or mild, there is a recipe that will suit you. So next time you're looking for a delicious and flavorful meal, give Goan prawn pulao a try.