Goan Prawn & Okra Curry

Here's another delicious curry from the family cookbook.

½ kg prawns (shelled and de-veined)
300g whole okra
½ fresh coconut (or 1/2 can of coconut milk)
6 kashmiri chilies (dried red)
½ tsp cumin powder or whole
¼ tsp peppercorns
1 tbsp coriander powder or whole
1½ tsp turmeric powder
½” piece ginger, chopped
4 cloves garlic, chopped
1 tbsp tamarind
1 large onion, chopped
salt to taste


In a food processor, finely grind the coconut (if using powder), chillies, cumin, pepper, coriander, ginger, garlic and tamarind. Add turmeric.

Heat 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large non-stick saucepan. Fry the onion until brown. Next add the ground masala and fry well. Add prawns and okra at this stage. (Add coconut milk if using at this stage.) Cover with just enough water and cook until prawns are done. Season to taste.

Serve with basmati rice.

Serves 6.