Indian · Dinner
Coconut Shrimp Curry with Mustard Seeds
Kerala Shrimp Curry
A Kerala coastal curry of shrimp in a coconut-milk gravy tempered with mustard seeds, curry leaves, and fenugreek for a fragrant tropical lift.
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10 minsPrep
20 minsCook
30 minsTotal
EasyLevel
Nutrition per serving
385Calories
34gProtein
18gFat
16gCarbs
4gSugar
2gFiber
680mgSodium
172mgChol
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Instructions
1
Prep
Pat shrimp dry, toss with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp turmeric, rest 5 minutes. Slice 6 shallots thinly. Chop 1 medium tomato finely. Slit 4 green chillies lengthways. Measure all spices and coconut milk. Chop 2 tbsp fresh coriander.
2
Bloom
Heat 3 tbsp coconut oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat. Add 1 tsp mustard seeds, let pop 20 seconds. Add 0.5 tsp fenugreek seeds and 24 curry leaves, sizzle 10 seconds until fenugreek turns lightly golden, do not darken.
3
Saute
Add sliced shallots, cook 4–5 minutes on medium, stirring, until edges brown and crisp. Add 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste and slit chillies, cook 1 minute until raw smell fades.
4
Build
Add chopped tomato, 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder, 1.5 tsp coriander, 0.5 tsp cumin, 0.5 tsp turmeric, 0.5 tsp salt. Cook 4 minutes on medium-low, mashing tomato, until oil beads at edges.
5
Simmer
Pour in 1 1/4 cups coconut milk, 1 tsp tamarind paste, 100ml hot water. Bring to gentle simmer on medium-low. Add shrimp in a single layer, simmer 3–4 minutes on low until shrimp curl tightly and reach 145°F, do not overcook.
6
Rest and plate
Remove from heat, rest 1 minute. Divide between two serving bowls, garnish each with 1 tbsp fresh coriander. Serve with appam, Kerala matta rice, or paratha, lime pickle, and roasted papad.
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Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 400g (14.1 oz) large shrimp
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 3 tbsp coconut oil
- 1 tsp mustard seeds
- 0.5 tsp fenugreek seeds
- 24 fresh curry leaves
- 120g (4.2 oz) shallots
- 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 4 green chillies
- 160g (5.6 oz) tomato
- 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
- 1.5 tsp ground coriander
- 0.5 tsp ground cumin
- 300ml (1.25 cups) full-fat coconut milk
- 1 tsp tamarind paste
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander