Goan Prawn Balchao Recipe

Are you in a mood for some tasty and lip-smacking seafood? Then try out Prawn Balchao. This delicious seafood recipe hails from the state of Goa which is popular for its seafood delicacies. The Goan cuisine has a variety of prawn, crab and other delightful seafood recipes. In other words, Goan recipes is a blessing for seafood lovers.

Prawn Balchao is a spicy Goan delicacy. The use of exotic spices in this recipe gives it an irresistible flavour. The main ingredient of the recipe is the special 'masala paste' which is prepared with a blend of spices, a dash of tamarind and some vinegar. This adds to the tangy taste in this recipe. The vinegar helps to preserve this dish for a longer period of time when refrigerated. So, you can eat Prawn Balchao both as a side dish as well as a pickle.

Here goes the recipe of Prawn Balchao. Check it out and do give it a try.

Serves: 3
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes

Ingredients

• Prawns- 500gms (medium sized)
• Onions- 4 (finely chopped)
• Ginger- 1 inch piece (sliced)
• Garlic- 6 pods (finely chopped)
• Curry leaves- 8-10
• Salt- as per taste
• Oil- 2tbsp

For Masala Paste

• Kashmiri red chillies- 10
• Ginger- 1 inch piece
• Garlic- 6 pods
• Cumin seeds- 2tsp
• Coriander seeds- 1tbsp
• Turmeric powder- 1tsp
• Tamarind- a small ball
• Vinegar- 2tbsp

Procedure

1. Remove the shell and clean the prawns thoroughly under running water.
2. Marinate the prawns with turmeric powder, salt and keep it aside for 15 minutes.
3. Grind all the ingredients together listed under 'masala paste' in a grinder, into a thick paste.
4. Heat one tablespoon of oil and fry the prawns in it for 10 minutes on a low flame till it turns golden brown in colour.
5. Once done, transfer the prawns to a plate and keep it aside.
6. Heat one tablespoon of oil in a pan. Fry the curry leaves, chopped onions, sliced ginger and chopped garlic. Saute for 4-5 minutes on medium flame.
7. Add ground masala paste and fry for 5-6 minutes.
8. Now mix the fried prawns and stir for 5-6 minutes.
9. Add salt and a little water if required. Cook for another 5 minutes on a medium flame.
10. Once done, switch off the flame and serve.

The delicious Goan delicacy Prawn Balchao is ready to be served. Enjoy this awesome seafood recipe with bread or steamed rice.