05/10/2026
Goan Prawns 🦐 Caldine Recipe | Creamy Coconut Milk Curry | Authentic Goan Recipe
Goan Prawn Caldine is a delicious, mildly spiced prawn curry made with freshly extracted coconut milk, aromatic spices, and tender prawns. This creamy and flavorful Goan curry is easy to prepare and pairs perfectly with steamed rice. Try this authentic Prawn Caldine recipe for a comforting and delicious Goan meal.
Ingredients
To Marinate the Prawns
• Prawns, cleaned and deveined
• Salt, to taste
• Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
For the Caldine Coconut Milk
• Dry coriander seeds – 1 tbsp
• Cumin seeds – ½ tbsp
• Cinnamon sticks – 1½ inches
• Cloves – 6–7
• Black peppercorns – 10–12
• Garlic cloves – 15–20 small cloves
• Ginger – ½ inch
• Tamarind – 1 small piece
• Green chillies – 3–4 (adjust according to
your spice preference)
• Turmeric powder – ¼ tsp
• Grated coconut – 1 small coconut
(approximately 1½ cups)
• Water, as required
• Thick coconut milk – 1½ cups
• Thin coconut milk – 3 cups
For the Tadka
• Oil – 2 tbsp
• Onion, finely chopped – 1 large
• Tomato, finely chopped – 1 small
• Fresh coriander leaves, finely chopped
• Green chillies, slit – 3 (adjust according to
your spice preference)
• Salt, to taste
Method/Preparation
Step 1: Marinate the Prawns
Add salt and turmeric powder to the cleaned, washed, and deveined prawns. Mix well and marinate for 10–15 minutes.
Step 2: Grind the Masala and Extract the Coconut Milk
Add all the ingredients listed for the caldine coconut milk to a grinder jar. Add water as required and grind to a medium-fine paste.
Extract the thick coconut milk from the ground mixture and keep it in a separate bowl.
Repeat the process with the remaining ground mixture, adding more water as required, and extract the thin coconut milk. Keep both coconut milks in separate bowls.
Step 3: Prepare the Caldine
Heat oil in a pan. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and lightly golden.
Add the chopped tomato and sauté until soft.
Add the marinated prawns along with some freshly chopped coriander leaves. Sauté for a few minutes.
Now add the thin coconut milk. Stir well and cook for 10–15 minutes over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally.
Add the thick coconut milk, stir well, and cook for another 5–6 minutes.
Add the slit green chillies and salt to taste. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes, or until the caldine thickens slightly and becomes creamy.
Switch off the heat and add finely chopped fresh coriander leaves. Mix well.
Serving
Serve the delicious Goan Prawn Caldine hot with steamed rice and enjoy.
Thank you 🙏
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