Try this lush Malabar Prawn Curry Recipe (2024)

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Malabar prawn curry recipe is a South India Curry which has deep flavour and a creamy finish.

This curry is a little different from my other curries. The reason for the slight flavour change is this is a South Indian Curry. The recipes in my book "An Indian ThermoKitchen" feature recipes from the North of India.

If any of the spices are unfamiliar to you take a look at this spices page. I have given substitute products and given an explanation for some of the more unusual ingredients.

South Indian V's North Indian

I'm sure you're wondering what the difference is between North and South Indian cuisine. Here are some of the differences.

South India

• Seafood is more prominentas there are loads of coastal communities.
• Due to the proximity to Asian countries such as Thailand & Malaysia the flavours change and ingredients such as coconut milk and tamarind are included in the recipes.
• Fresh ingredients such as chili and curry leaves are used more often.

North India

• Meat is featured in North Indian cooking. Although some religions such as the Sikhs prohibit the eating of meat vegetarian curries such as Palak Paneer or Red Lentil Dahl are more common.
• Cream is used when making the gravy (sauce)
• Ground spices such as garam masala are used to finish the curry.

I started developing a Thermomix Malabar curry recipe for a lovely lady on our Facebook group page. Suzanne asked if I would share a recipe for one of her favourite Indian dishes. I really hope she enjoys the dish. Everyone has a favourite rendition of a dish so I have my fingers crossed that my version is close to the one she loves.

My family tried the Malabar prawn recipe and it was a huge hit. Even my 10 and 12 year oldloved the recipe. They did the usual whinge;

"I hate seafood!" Why do we have to have curry all the time.... (blah blah blah). Then I looked up from a phone call I was on and their dishes were clean and they were looking for seconds! Now that's a win! I even served the curry with brown rice (they hate brown rice!)

Then I looked up from a phone call I was on and their dishes were clean and they were looking for seconds! Now that's a win! I even served the curry with brown rice (they all usually want white rice ONLY!) ALL GONE!

Malabar Curry Note

A word of warning. The recipe only serves four people. Most of my dishes on this website will serve 4 adults with leftovers. This dish will serve two adults and two kids. It would also be perfect as a banquet dish. I didn't want to increase the prawn quantity in the steamer because I felt they wouldn't cook well enough. Also, I'm not a fan of having leftover seafood dishes in the fridge.

Malabar Prawn Curry FAQ

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