7 Prawn Dishes From Across India

By Rittwik Naskar

Prawns are sought-after seafood in India and there are various culinary treats across this nation that celebrate this super ingredient. Here are 7 regional delicacies using prawns.

Courtesy of Kerala, this dish sees raw mangoes, red and green chilies, coconut milk, and it is served alongside red rice.

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Spicy Mango Prawn Curry

Tamil Nadu's much-adored delicacy sees prawns sauteed with tomatoes, onions, and traditional spices and garnished with coriander leaves.

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Chettinad Prawn Masala

Karnataka's prawn curry is a flavour bomb that sees king prawns simmered in a blended mixture of tamarind, dry red chillies, and grated coconut.

Mangalorean Prawn Curry

This delectable prawn curry sees prawns cooked in coconut milk, with garam masala, curry leaves, and tomatoes.

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Goan Prawn Curry

Coriander leaves, curry leaves, spinach, and mint combined with fresh cream give its gravy an attractive greenish hue, upon which the prawns are immersed.

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Green Prawn Curry

Bengalis swear by this delectable curry which sees fried prawns simmered in coconut milk with traditional spices.

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Chingri Malai Curry

Punjab's own comprises prawns stir-fried with onions, and masalas, and brought to a gentle simmer with cashew milk.

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Punjabi Prawn Curry