Prawn Konchu Masala Recipe

Serves: 2–3
Prep Time: 10 minutes (plus marinating time)
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Skill Level: Easy

Prawn Konchu Masala is a vibrant coastal dish from Kerala, known for its bright colour, rich aroma and lightly spiced gravy. Using our Prawn Konchu Masala Spice Mix, this recipe creates a quick, flavour-packed curry that works beautifully with prawns — and is equally delicious with tuna or monkfish.

Shopping List

  • Raw king prawns – 500 g
  • Tomatoes – 125 g
  • Onions – 250 g, chopped
  • Ginger paste – 1 tsp
  • Garlic paste – 1 tsp
  • Lemon – a few drops
  • Prawn Konchu Masala Spice Mix – 2 tbsp
  • Oil for cooking
  • Salt – to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves – to garnish

Cooking Method

  1. Marinate the prawns
    Marinate the raw prawns with pepper powder, salt and a few drops of lemon.
    Set aside for 30 minutes.
  2. Sauté the onions
    Heat oil in a pan and sauté the finely chopped onions until soft.
  3. Add aromatics
    Add 1–1.5 tsp garlic paste and 1 tsp ginger paste.
    Cook for a minute until the raw smell disappears.
  4. Add tomatoes and spice mix
    Add the chopped tomatoes and 2 tbsp Prawn Konchu Masala Spice Mix.
    Sauté for 3–4 minutes until the tomatoes soften.
  5. Add prawns
    Add the marinated prawns and simmer.
    Cook for 3–4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the prawns turn pink and tender.
  6. Adjust consistency
    Check the sauce thickness and add ½–1 cup of water as required.
    Add a little lemon juice to balance the flavour.
  7. Finish and serve
    Sprinkle generously with chopped coriander leaves.
    Serve hot with rice or naan.

Recipe Notes

  • Also works beautifully with tuna or monkfish
  • Gluten free and nut free
  • Prawns cook quickly; avoid overcooking
  • Add green chillies for extra heat