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Authentic Kolambi Rassa Recipe

Authentic Kolambi Rassa Recipe | Maharashtrian Prawn Curry

Shubham Nimbalkar
Learn how to make authentic Kolambi Rassa at home in just 15 minutes. This Maharashtrian prawn curry recipe is easy, spicy, and perfectly delicious.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4

Ingredients
  

  • 1 kg prawns cleaned and deveined
  • 1/2 cup fresh coconut grated or chopped
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 1/2 tomato chopped
  • 1 whole garlic head peeled
  • 1 inch of ginger
  • 1 tablespoon dry coconut
  • 1 tablespoon coriander seeds
  • 1 handful fresh coriander leaves with stems
  • 1/2 ladle cooking oil
  • 1 tablespoon garam masala
  • 1 tablespoon Agri masala or Kanda Lasun masala/red chilli powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 4 kokum pieces or 1 tablespoon tamarind paste
  • 1.5 glasses of water
  • Salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Step 1: In a mixer jar, add fresh coriander, 1/2 cup fresh coconut, 1 chopped onion, 1/2 chopped tomato, 1 garlic head, 1 inch ginger, 1 tablespoon dry coconut, and 1 tablespoon coriander seeds. Add a little water and grind it into a smooth, fine paste.
  • Step 2: Heat a pan and add 1/2 ladle of oil. Once the oil is hot, carefully add the ground masala paste.
  • Step 3: Roast the paste on medium heat for 2 to 3 minutes until the oil separates from the edges.
  • Step 4: Add 1 tablespoon garam masala, salt to taste, 1 tablespoon Agri masala, and 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder. Mix well. (Remember, prawns have natural salt, so add salt carefully).
  • Step 5: Add the 1 kg cleaned prawns to the roasted masala and sauté for 1 minute.
  • Step 6: Pour 1.5 glasses of water into the pan and mix properly. Adjust the water quantity based on how thick you want the curry.
  • Step 7: Add 4 kokum pieces to the gravy for a tangy flavour.
  • Step 8: Keep the lid slightly open and let it simmer on low heat for 10 to 12 minutes.
  • Step 9: Turn off the heat. Your delicious Kolambi Rassa is ready to serve!

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Keyword Prawns Curry, Prawns Recipe