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    Easy King Prawn Masala Curry

    Published: May 31, 2022 · Modified: Aug 2, 2022 by Beth Sachs · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · Leave a Comment

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    King prawn masala pin image.

    An easy king prawn masala curry recipe! Tastier, healthier, and much cheaper than any takeaway!

    Serve the prawn masala curry with pilau rice, naan bread, and mango chutney for a delicious curry night feast!

    King prawn masala curry in a red pan.

    This is a super tasty creamy prawn curry that the whole family is going to love!

    👩‍🍳 Love prawn curry? Try my easy prawn bhuna recipe too!

    Jump to:
    • ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!
    • 🛒 Ingredient notes
    • 🔪 How to make prawn masala
    • 💭 Expert tips
    • 🍴 Serving suggestions
    • 📖 Variations
    • 🥡 Storage
    • ❓ Frequently asked questions
    • 😋 More curry recipes
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    ✔️ Why you'll love this recipe!

    • Delicious and creamy prawn curry recipe.
    • Easy to make.
    • Great for batch-cooking.
    • Freezer-friendly.

    🛒 Ingredient notes

    Ingredients for prawn masala.
    • Prawns - cooked king prawns. Fully defrost if frozen.
    • Marinade - garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, coriander, turmeric, chili flakes, lemon juice, and natural yogurt.
    • Curry Sauce - olive oil, mustard seeds, onion, garlic, chili flakes, curry powder, garam masala, passata, tomato puree, sugar, salt, and pepper.
    • Coriander - for garnish.

    🔪 How to make prawn masala

    The recipe card with ingredient quantities and detailed instructions can be found at the bottom of the post

    One: Mix together the marinade ingredients and stir through the prawns. Marinate in the fridge for up to 30 minutes.

    Two: Heat the olive oil in a pan and fry the mustard seeds, onion, garlic, chili flakes, curry powder, and garam masala for 3-4 minutes until the onion is soft.

    Three: Add the tomato puree, passata, sugar, salt, and pepper and simmer for 10 minutes

    Step by step photo instructions collage for making prawn curry.

    Four: Add in the prawns and marinade and simmer for a further 5 minutes until the prawns are warmed through.

    Five: Garnish with chopped coriander before serving.

    Prawn masala.

    💭 Expert tips

    If you're using raw fresh king prawns, fry them in a little olive oil before mixing through the marinade. Cook them long enough for them to change colour.

    If you don't have time to marinate the prawns, just leave them long enough whilst you prep the other ingredients.

    For an extra smooth sauce, process the onion and garlic cloves in a food processor before cooking.

    🍴 Serving suggestions

    Serve the prawn masala with pilau rice or basmati rice, naan bread, and raita.

    I like to serve a veggie curry alongside it too. My easy courgette (zucchini) curry is a good option when they're in season.

    A pan of prawn masala.

    📖 Variations

    • Use leftover cooked chicken or lamb instead of prawns.
    • Like spicy food? Double the quantity of chilli flakes.
    • Up the veggies and add in red or orange peppers, baby spinach, and aubergine.
    • Bulk the curry out with a can of drained chickpeas.
    • Swap the natural yogurt for coconut cream (not coconut milk).
    • Swap the passata for a tin of chopped tomatoes.
    • Use tiger prawns instead of king prawns.

    🥡 Storage

    Store: Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.

    Reheat: Reheat until piping hot in the microwave. Reheating prawns usually makes them a little tougher.

    Freeze: Allow the curry to cool then spoon it into a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost fully in the fridge before reheating.

    Creamy prawn masala curry with rice.

    ❓ Frequently asked questions

    Is prawn masala spicy?

    Use less chili if you like milder curries, or double the quantity if you love a bit of heat and spice!

    😋 More curry recipes

    • Chicken Tikka Masala
    • Easy Prawn Korma
    • Lamb Tikka Masala
    • Easy Chicken Korma
    • Chicken Rogan Josh
    • Chicken Pathia Curry
    • Chicken Pasanda
    Prawn curry in a pan with rice and chopped coriander.

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    Prawn masala curry with coriander.
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    Easy King Prawn Masala Curry

    An easy king prawn masala curry recipe! Tastier, healthier, and much cheaper than any takeaway!
    Course Main Course
    Cuisine Indian
    Keyword king prawn masala, prawn masala, prawn masala curry
    Prep Time 10 minutes
    Cook Time 18 minutes
    Total Time 28 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 223kcal
    Author Beth Sachs
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    Equipment

    • Measuring Spoons
    • Chopping Board
    • Knife
    • Shallow Casserole
    • Wooden Spoon

    Ingredients

    Metric - US Customary
    • 375 g Cooked King Prawns

    Marinade

    • 3 Garlic Cloves chopped
    • 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger peeled and grated
    • 2 teaspoon Garam Masala
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin
    • 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander
    • 1 teaspoon Turmeric
    • ½ teaspoon Chili Flakes
    • ½ Lemon juice only
    • 200 ml Natural Yogurt

    For the Curry Sauce

    • 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
    • 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
    • 1 Onion peeled and chopped
    • 2 Garlic Cloves chopped
    • 1 teaspoon Chilli Flakes
    • 2 teaspoon Curry Powder
    • 2 teaspoon Garam Masala
    • 400 g Passata
    • 2 tablespoon Tomato Puree
    • 1 teaspoon Sugar
    • 1 teaspoon Salt
    • ½ teaspoon Black Pepper

    Garnish

    • 2 tablespoon Fresh Coriander chopped

    Instructions

    • Mix together the marinade ingredients and stir through the prawns. Marinate in the fridge for up to 30 minutes.
      375 g Cooked King Prawns, 3 Garlic Cloves, 1 tablespoon Fresh Ginger, 2 teaspoon Garam Masala, 1 teaspoon Ground Cumin, 1 teaspoon Ground Coriander, 1 teaspoon Turmeric, ½ teaspoon Chili Flakes, ½ Lemon, 200 ml Natural Yogurt
    • Heat the olive oil in a pan and fry the mustard seeds, onion, garlic, chili flakes, curry powder, and garam masala for 3-4 minutes until the onion is soft.
      1 tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds, 1 Onion, 2 Garlic Cloves, 1 teaspoon Chilli Flakes, 2 teaspoon Curry Powder, 2 teaspoon Garam Masala
    • Add the tomato puree, passata, sugar, salt, and pepper and simmer for 10 minutes
      400 g Passata, 2 tablespoon Tomato Puree, 1 teaspoon Sugar, 1 teaspoon Salt, ½ teaspoon Black Pepper
    • Add in the prawns and marinade and simmer for a further 5 minutes until the prawns are warmed through
    • Garnish with chopped coriander before serving.
      2 tablespoon Fresh Coriander

    Notes

    Expert Tips:
    If you're using raw fresh king prawns, fry them in a little olive oil before mixing through the marinade. Cook them long enough for them to change colour.
    If you don't have time to marinate the prawns, just leave them long enough whilst you prep the other ingredients.
    For an extra smooth sauce, process the onion and garlic cloves in a food processor before cooking.
     
    Variations:
    • Use leftover cooked chicken or lamb instead of prawns.
    • Like spicy food? Double the quantity of chilli flakes.
    • Up the veggies and add in red or orange peppers, baby spinach, and aubergine.
    • Bulk the curry out with a can of drained chickpeas.
    • Swap the natural yogurt for coconut cream (not coconut milk).
    • Swap the passata for a tin of chopped tomatoes.
    • Use tiger prawns instead of king prawns.
     
    Storage:
    Store: Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
    Reheat: Reheat until piping hot in the microwave. Reheating prawns usually makes them a little tougher.
    Freeze: Allow the curry to cool then spoon it into a freezer-safe container and freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost fully in the fridge before reheating.
     
    Nutrition:
    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is calculated using online tools. Information can vary depending on various factors, but we have endeavoured to be as accurate as possible.
     
     
    Nutrition Facts
    Easy King Prawn Masala Curry
    Amount per Serving
    Calories
    223
    % Daily Value*
    Fat
     
    8
    g
    12
    %
    Saturated Fat
     
    3
    g
    19
    %
    Trans Fat
     
    1
    g
    Polyunsaturated Fat
     
    1
    g
    Monounsaturated Fat
     
    4
    g
    Cholesterol
     
    125
    mg
    42
    %
    Sodium
     
    1183
    mg
    51
    %
    Potassium
     
    809
    mg
    23
    %
    Carbohydrates
     
    22
    g
    7
    %
    Fiber
     
    5
    g
    21
    %
    Sugar
     
    10
    g
    11
    %
    Protein
     
    18
    g
    36
    %
    Vitamin A
     
    1028
    IU
    21
    %
    Vitamin C
     
    23
    mg
    28
    %
    Calcium
     
    170
    mg
    17
    %
    Iron
     
    4
    mg
    22
    %
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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