Prawns Curry
Prawns Curry (แกงกุ้งเกรละ)
Prawns in a coastal, Kerala-leaning coconut gravy fragrant with curry leaf. Built to be eaten with rice.
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About Prawns Curry
Prawns curry belongs to India's western coast, where Goa and the Kerala-Konkan stretch turn the day's shellfish into a coconut-rich gravy fragrant with curry leaf. It is a world away from the Punjabi onion-tomato treatment of the north; here the sea, the coconut and a gentle souring agent do most of the talking, and the dish is built to be eaten with rice.
Our version follows that coastal, Kerala-leaning style. We simmer a base of coconut milk and tomato with curry leaf, ginger, garlic and freshly ground coriander, the spice blend prepared fresh each morning rather than from a packet. The prawns are peeled and deveined for easy eating and go in only for the last few minutes of cooking, so they stay plump and tender instead of turning tight. A standard portion runs to roughly six to eight large prawns. The seafood is bought daily from Makro, so it never sits frozen, and the kitchen is halal-friendly with no pork and no alcohol in the food. Our Uttarakhand-trained head chef Santosh Shah will adjust the chilli to suit you.
The result is a creamy, pale gravy with the sweetness of coconut, a tang from tomato and the unmistakable aroma of curry leaf, sitting at a medium heat. It is softer and rounder than our thick, fiery Prawns Masala, and quite different again from the soy-based Chilli Prawns.
Serve it hot over plain steamed rice, which soaks up the coastal gravy best, or with appam or a flaky parotta if you would rather have bread. A wedge of lime on the side lifts it nicely.
Eat in at our 30-40 seat dining room in Huai Khwang (try the Dastarkhan floor seating), or have it delivered anywhere in Bangkok.
The rest of the chicken, mutton & seafood curries list is on the chicken, mutton & seafood curries page, and if you are eating at home, our delivery page covers GrabFood, LINE MAN and direct WhatsApp orders.
รายละเอียด Prawns Curry (แกงกุ้งเกรละ)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does this curry contain coconut?
Yes, it features a coastal-style base that includes coconut milk for richness.
Are the prawns peeled?
Yes, the prawns are peeled and deveined for your convenience.
Is this a spicy curry?
It has a medium heat level with a nice tangy kick from tamarind or tomatoes.
How many prawns are in a serving?
A standard serving includes an ample amount of large, juicy prawns, usually around 6 to 8 pieces.
What is the recommended accompaniment?
Steamed white rice is the best choice to soak up the well-seasoned coastal gravy.
