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Non-Vegetarian Indian

Goan Prawn Balchao

An intensely spicy, sour, and tangy Goan pickle-curry made with prawns cooked in a dark red chili and vinegar masala.

Total Time 45 mins
Difficulty Medium
Servings 3

Ingredients

3
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Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Soak dry red chilies in warm water, then grind with garlic paste, vinegar, cumin, and turmeric into a sharp paste.

2

Marinate prawns with salt and turmeric for 15 minutes, light-fry in 1 tbsp oil; set aside.

3

Heat remaining oil in a pan, sauté finely chopped onions and ginger paste until golden.

4

Add the ground chili-vinegar paste and cook on low heat for 10 minutes until oil separates.

5

Stir in fried prawns and water, simmer for 5 minutes, and serve hot with rice.