🍗 Non-Vegetarian Goa Lunch

Goan Prawn Pulao Coconut Rice Goan Style Seafood

Fragrant basmati rice cooked with prawns, coconut milk and Goan spices — the festive Goan one-pot preparation for celebrations.

Prep20 min
🍳Cook30 min
🕐Total50 min
👥Serves4
📊LevelMedium
Goan Prawn Pulao Coconut Rice Goan Style Seafood
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Method

  1. 1

    Marinate prawns with a pinch of turmeric and salt 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a heavy pot. Add cardamom, cloves and cinnamon — fry 20 seconds.

  3. 3

    Add finely sliced onion. Cook on medium for 10 minutes until golden.

  4. 4

    Add ginger-garlic paste. Cook 2 minutes. Add finely chopped tomatoes. Cook 6 minutes.

  5. 5

    Add turmeric, red chilli powder and cumin powder. Cook 2 minutes.

  6. 6

    Add the marinated prawns. Toss to coat. Cook on medium-high 2 minutes until prawns just start to turn pink.

  7. 7

    Add drained soaked basmati rice. Toss gently.

  8. 8

    Add coconut milk and 1.5 cups water. Season with salt. Bring to a boil. Stir once.

  9. 9

    Reduce to the absolute lowest heat. Cover tightly. Cook 18 minutes.

  10. 10

    Rest 5 minutes. Fluff gently. Garnish with coriander and fried onion.

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