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Tavuklu Biryani
Hard 3 hr~540 kcal 7/10
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Prawn Balchao
A Goan prawn dish cooked in a spicy, tangy tomato-vinegar masala with garlic, ginger, mustard, cumin, and chile.
Medium⏱️ 50 min📖 1 min readServes 4~398 kcal🇮🇳 Indian🌍 Full translation
20 min prep 30 min cook
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Timeline
Total 50 min- Prep20 min
- Cooking30 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
For the seafood
- 650 g Shrimp
For the sauce
- 2 Yellow onions
- 3 Tomatoes
- 0.4 cup(~80 ml) Grape vinegar
- 1 dessert spoon(~10 ml) Sugar
For the spice mix
- 4 clove Garlic
- 20 g Ginger
- 4 Dried hot chiles
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Cumin seeds
- 1 tsp(~5 ml) Mustard seeds
- 0.5 stick Cinnamon stick
- 3 Cloves
General
- 1.1 dessert spoon(~11 ml) Salt
For cooking
- 4 tbsp(~60 ml) Vegetable oil
For serving
- 1.5 cup(~300 ml) Rice
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Instructions
- 1
Toast the dried chiles, cumin seeds, mustard seeds, cinnamon, and cloves in a dry pan for 2 minutes, until fragrant.
2 min02:00 - 2
Grind the toasted spices with the garlic, ginger, and grape vinegar into a paste.
- 3
Rub the shrimp with half the salt, sear in half the vegetable oil for 2 minutes, and set aside.
2 min02:00 - 4
Chop the onions and soften them in the remaining oil for 7 minutes.
7 min07:00 - 5
Add the tomatoes, spice paste, sugar, and remaining salt, then thicken the sauce for 14 minutes.
14 min14:00 - 6
Return the shrimp to the sauce and cook together for 4 minutes.
4 min04:00 - 7
Serve prawn balchao with rice and lemon.
💡 Tip: Sear the shrimp briefly first and set them aside; if they stay in the sauce while it thickens, they become rubbery.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve prawn balchao as a spicy seafood plate with plain rice, lemon wedges, and optional cucumber.
Nutrition (per serving)
~398
kcal calories
32
g protein
22
g carbs
20
g fat
Protein 32%Carbs 22%Fat 46%
7.7g
Sugar
4g
Fiber
1476.5mg
Sodium
2.4g
Saturated fat
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Estimated satiety (per serving)
6/10Strong satiety, counts as a main meal
This recipe may contain allergens
- Seafood
- Mustard
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Prawn Balchao make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Prawn Balchao take?
Prep 20 minutes, cooking 30 minutes; 50 minutes in total.Is Prawn Balchao difficult?
This recipe is rated medium.How many calories does Prawn Balchao have?
Approximately 398 kcal per serving. Protein: 32g, carbs: 22g, fat: 20g.Which allergens does Prawn Balchao contain?
This recipe contains Seafood, Mustard. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Prawn Balchao belong to?
This recipe belongs to Indian cuisine.How many ingredients does Prawn Balchao need?
This recipe needs 15 ingredients.Is Prawn Balchao filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 6/10; strongly filling, works as a main meal. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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