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Goan Prawn Curry

Prawns in a tangy, coconut-rich Goan curry with kokum and chilli.

Time
40 min
Serves
4
Skill
Medium
Heat
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Diet
Pescatarian

Pairing at a glance

WineChablis Premier CruContrast WineSula Chenin BlancRegional WineDr. Loosen Riesling KabinettContrast

The pairing logic

Creamy coconut and sour kokum need acidity and light fruit; avoid heavy oak and tannin.

  • coconut
  • tangy
  • spicy
  • seafood
What to pour

DRINK WITH THIS

Wine

Perfect matchContrast Chablis Premier Cru Dry white · Chablis · 12.5% Steely acidity cuts through the coconut richness. See the wine → Great matchRegional Sula Chenin Blanc Dry white · Nashik · 13.0% Fresh and fruity, it keeps up with coastal spice. See the wine → Great matchContrast Dr. Loosen Riesling Kabinett Off-dry white · Mosel · 8.5% Off-dry Riesling softens the chilli. See the wine →

Spirits

AdventurousEcho Rhum J.M VSOP Rum · 43.0% Grassy agricole rum plays with coconut and chilli. See the spirit →

Cocktails

Great matchEcho Classic Daiquiri Rum Lime and cane sugar echo the dish’s tang and sweetness. See the cocktail →

Rules used: Complement — Similar flavours that echo and support each other. Contrast — Opposites that balance: sweet against spicy, acid against rich. Cut — Tannin or acidity that slices through fat and richness. Echo — One shared flavour or ingredient links the plate and the glass. Cleanse — Bubbles, acidity or cold that refresh the palate between bites. Regional — What grows together goes together: same place, same table. Learn more →

The recipe

HOW TO MAKE IT

Ingredients · serves 4

Method · prep 20 min · cook 20 min

  1. 1

    Grind coconut, soaked chillies, cumin, coriander and turmeric to a smooth paste.

  2. 2

    Fry onion and curry leaves in coconut oil, add the paste and cook 5 minutes.

  3. 3

    Add coconut milk, kokum and a little water; simmer 8 minutes.

  4. 4

    Slide in prawns and cook 3–4 minutes until just pink; season and serve.

Cook’s tip

Serve with steamed rice. Do not overcook the prawns.

MORE FOR THE TABLE

Non-veg Indian · Main Chicken Biryani 100 min · ●●● Veg Indian · Main Dal Makhani 135 min · ●●● Non-veg Indian · Main Lamb Rogan Josh 110 min · ●●●

Please enjoy responsibly. Pairings are suggestions based on classic flavour principles, not rules. Check ingredients for allergies and cook meat and poultry thoroughly.