Authentic Goan Prawn Caldin with Warm Goan Sannas
A fragrant and mildly spiced Goan coastal coconut curry featuring tender prawns simmered with aromatic spices. Served alongside fluffy, fermented Goan sannas, this comforting dish offers a taste of tropical paradise.
45min
Total Time
4
Servings
Goan
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Grind the grated coconut, cumin seeds, peppercorns, cloves, cinnamon, and turmeric with a little water into a smooth paste.
2
Heat coconut oil in a clay pot or heavy-bottomed pan and sauté the sliced onions until translucent.
3
Add the slit green chillies and the ground coconut paste, cooking for 3 minutes until aromatic.
4
Pour in a cup of water and bring the mixture to a gentle simmer.
5
Add the cleaned prawns and salt, cooking for 5 to 7 minutes until the prawns turn pink and opaque.
6
Stir in the tamarind pulp for a subtle tang, simmer for another minute, and turn off the heat.
7
Serve hot alongside warm, spongy Goan sannas.
Ingredients
500g medium prawns, peeled and deveined
1.5 cups fresh grated coconut
4-5 small Goan sannas
1 medium onion, sliced
2 green chillies, slit
1 tsp cumin seeds
4-5 peppercorns
3 cloves
1 inch cinnamon stick
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tbsp tamarind pulp
2 tbsp coconut oil
Salt to taste
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.