Sri Lankan Prawn and Green Mango Curry – 30-Minute Recipe
A vibrant Sri Lankan prawn curry that balances the sweet tartness of green mango with the heat of green chili. Aromatic coconut oil, cinnamon, fenugreek, and fresh herbs create a fragrant base while the prawns stay tender and flavorful, making it a comforting dinner.
Recipe by mob· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- prawns
- turmeric
- a pinch salt
- coconut oil
- cinnamon stick
- fenugreek seeds
- shallots
- garlic
- pandan leaf
- tomato
- coriander powder
- curry powder
- chili powder
- green chili
- green mango
- chili oil
- fried curry leaves
Instructions
- 1Heat a pan over medium heat and add the melted coconut oil.
- 2Add the cinnamon stick and fry for about 10 seconds until fragrant.
- 3Add fenugreek seeds, sliced shallots, and a pinch of salt; fry, stirring frequently, until the shallots turn translucent and aromatic.
- 4Add minced garlic and stir for 30 seconds, being careful not to let it brown.
- 5If any bits begin to stick or brown, splash a small amount of water to deglaze the pan.
- 6Add the pandan leaf (both stem and leaves) and stir briefly.
- 7Stir in the chopped tomato, coriander powder, curry powder, and a pinch of chili powder; cook for 2–3 minutes until the tomato softens.
- 8Add a splash of water (about 2‑3 tbsp) and let the spices simmer for another minute to meld the flavors.
- 9Add the defrosted prawns, reduce the heat to low, and gently coat them with the sauce.
- 10Add sliced green chili and diced green mango, stirring to combine.
- 11Cook for 3–4 minutes, or until the prawns turn pink and are just cooked through; avoid overcooking.
- 12Taste the curry and adjust seasoning with additional salt or chili powder if needed.
- 13Finish by drizzling chili oil over the curry and sprinkling fried curry leaves on top before serving.
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Cinnamon timing
Add the cinnamon stick and fry for about 10 seconds until fragrant before other spices.
Prevent sticking
If bits begin to stick or brown, splash a small amount of water to deglaze the pan before adding the pandan leaf.
Prawn cooking time
Reduce heat to low and cook the defrosted prawns for 3–4 minutes until pink, avoiding overcooking.
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30 min estimated total time for 4 servings.
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- How long does it take to make Sri Lankan Prawn and Green Mango Curry?
- About 30 minutes in total: 10 minutes of prep and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Sri Lankan Prawn and Green Mango Curry recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Sri Lankan Prawn and Green Mango Curry recipe come from?
- It was shared by mob on tiktok.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.