Recipe: To Try At Home Goan prawn curry (Ambot tik)

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Goan prawn curry (Ambot tik). Much of the coastal region's cuisine merges Indian flavors with traditional Portuguese dishes. This dish typically uses prawns or shark, but you can also make it with another firm-fleshed fish or chicken. Goan Prawn Curry with Coconut is a spicy, sour curry that comes from Goa and is also called Ambot Tik.

They are rich, fiery, hot yet very comforting and this tart Goan Prawn Curry is a no-brainer.

Seriously, guys, this Prawn Ambot Tik is to die for, it's rich, creamy, smooth, full of flavors and intoxicatingly unforgettable.

This Goan prawn curry will increase your undying love for prawns manifold.

You can cook Goan prawn curry (Ambot tik) using 16 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you achieve that.

Ingredients of Goan prawn curry (Ambot tik)

  1. It’s of Prawns fresh or frozen.

  2. It’s of coconut grated.

  3. It’s of coconut milk (1st extract).

  4. It’s of Kashmiri red chillies.

  5. You need of pepper corn.

  6. You need of Cumin.

  7. Prepare of Coriander.

  8. You need of turmeric.

  9. You need of garlic.

  10. You need of refined oil. You can also use coconut oil if you prefer.

  11. Prepare of grated ginger.

  12. You need of curry leaves.

  13. Prepare of Ball sized tamarind.

  14. Prepare of chopped onions.

  15. Prepare of chopped tomatoes.

  16. You need of Salt.

Ambot tik - a Goan fish curry that's sour-hot.

This is the first time I've made Ambot tik using Kingfish because I couldn't find Baby Sharka Doo Doo Doo 😛😛(all big fellows in the market and they become rubbery)So, The bitter better half and some friends suggested, let's buy Kingfish!.

Goan Prawn Curry or Ambot (Sour) Tik (Spicy) is a hot and sour fish dish made with Shark, Kite, Catfish, Squid or Prawns (I have made it here with Prawns).

The sourness comes from Tamarind, Kokum or Vinegar and the heat from chillies and spices.

Goan prawn curry (Ambot tik) step by step

  1. Wash and clean the prawns. If using frozen ones, then soak the prawns in water for about 15 mins, to defrost. Then wash them at least once or twice. Keep aside.

  2. In a blender, add coconut, Kashmiri red chilli, peppercorns, cumin, coriander, turmeric, tamarind, garlic, coconut milk and blend into a smooth paste..

  3. Add 4 tbsps of oil to a pan, once heated add in the curry leaves. Chopped onions, ginger and sauté over medium heat, until the onions turn translucent..

  4. Then add in the chopped tomatoes and salt. Sauté until the tomatoes turn mushy..

  5. Then add the masala paste and fry it, till the raw smell goes off and the oil starts leaving the sides..

  6. In goes the cleaned prawns. Add a lil water and let it cook on sim, till the prawns are cooked. Prawns takes very little time to cook, max 5 mins. Once they curl inwards, they are cooked..

  7. Serve with hot steamed rice and you have one soul satisfying meal on your plate..

There is also coconut milk which takes the edge off the heat.

Goan Prawn Curry is a perfect tropical side to savour on a sunny day.

Also known as Ambot Tik, Recipe for Goan Prawn Curry is very simple and authentic.

You can serve this best Goan style prawn curry with rice for a nourishing brunch or dinner as well.

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