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Authentic Prawn Gassi

A coastal masterpiece from Mangalore. Fresh prawns are submerged in a fiercely orange coconut curry, characterized by the sharp, fruity acidity of tamarind and the deep warmth of roasted Bydagi chilies.

IndianPrep: 30 minCook: 30 minTotal: 1h
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  1. 1

    The Gassi Paste. Grind the grated coconut, chilies, coriander seeds, turmeric, and tamarind into an impossibly smooth, vibrant orange paste with a tiny splash of water.

  2. 2

    The Sizzle. In a pan, heat coconut oil. Add mustard seeds and curry leaves. When they pop, add the coconut-chili paste.

  3. 3

    The . Cook the paste for 5 minutes to remove the raw coconut smell. Add half a cup of water to create a thick, pourable curry.

  4. 4

    The . Add the fresh prawns to the bubbling curry. Cook for exactly 3-4 minutes . Do not overcook; the prawns must be snappy and tender.

  5. 5

    The Finish. Serve hot with 'Kori Rotti' (crispy rice wafers) or red rice.

📋Details

CuisineIndian
Meal Typemain

⚗Elemental Properties

🔥Fire
15%
💧Water
35%
🌍Earth
32%
💨Air
18%

⚗️Alchemical Scores

MonicaConstant
—/100
Heat2%
Entropy7%
Reactivity92%
0.031
Heat
0.126
Entropy
1.781
Reactivity

📊Nutrition Per Serving

623.73cal
Per serving
% Daily Value
31%
of 2000 cal
protein35.4g23%
carbs31.98g21%
fat44.21g64%
% Daily Value
Protein
35.4g71%
Carbs
31.98g12%
Fat
44.21g57%
Fiber
16.48g59%
Sodium
2.08mg0%