Why not make your own curry? It is so much healthier and cheaper, and this one is even quicker than ordering a takeaway.
Our easy, King Prawn Masala Curry is the perfect meal for any day of the week. Using Cooked King Prawns brings it to the table quicker than ever.
How to make a quick King Prawn Masala Curry?
📖 Step by Step Recipe
King Prawn Masala Curry
Equipment
Ingredients
Masala Marinade
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Puree - or 2 cloves of garlic crushed
- 1 teaspoon Chilli Puree - or 1 chilli finely sliced/minced
- 2 tsp Ground turmeric
- 2 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 2 teaspoon Lemon Juice
- 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- ¼ teaspoon Ground ginger
- 200 grams Natural Fat-Free Yoghurt
- 225 grams Cooked King Prawn - If using Raw Prawns then cook them off in a pan before adding the marinade
Curry Sauce
- 2 tablespoon Olive Oil
- 1 Onion - large diced
- 1 teaspoon Chilli Puree - or 1 chilli finely sliced/minced
- 1 tsp Garlic Puree
- 400 g Tin Chopped Tomatoes
- 1 tablespoon Tomato Puree
- Coriander - Fresh/ Frozen/ Dried Coriander leaf
Instructions
- In a bowl mix the marinade ingredients all together with the cooked prawns. Keep aside until step 4.1 teaspoon Garlic Puree, 1 teaspoon Chilli Puree, 2 teaspoon Ground turmeric, 2 teaspoon Garam Masala, 2 teaspoon Lemon Juice, 1 teaspoon Ground coriander, 1 teaspoon Ground cumin, ¼ teaspoon Ground ginger, 200 grams Natural Fat-Free Yoghurt, 225 grams Cooked King Prawn
- Over a medium heat, add olive oil in a pan. Cook the onions for 4 minutes until soft, stir through garlic and chilli for 1 more minute.2 tablespoon Olive Oil, 1 Onion, 1 teaspoon Chilli Puree, 1 teaspoon Garlic Puree
- Stir in the tomato puree and chopped tomatoes. Turn to a simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened.1 tablespoon Tomato Puree, 400 g Tin Chopped Tomatoes
- Add the yoghurt coated King prawns and warm through for 5 minutes adding coriander for the last minute.Coriander
- Serve with Rice, Bombay Potato & Naan Bread Enjoy!!
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This post was updated on 09/03/2025, with the recipe card being placed higher up the page for a better user experience.
Please read below for a detailed write up on how we cooked this prawn masala recipe and serving suggestions.
The first step is to coat your King prawns with spicy yoghurt.
Mix together the Tumeric, garam masala, ground coriander, cumin, ginger powder, crushed garlic, chilli puree (or 1 finely chopped chilli), salt, and lemon juice in a bowl with yoghurt. Finally add the Cooked King Prawn's.
How long to marinade Cooked King Prawns?
There is no need to marinade the cooked king prawns ahead of time. Letting them sit in yoghurt and spices whilst you prep and cook the sauce is plenty of time.
Unlike meat, prawn should not be left to marinate for longer than 30 minutes.
Can I use Raw Prawns?
Yes, cook them for 4-6 mins in olive oil until pink. Before adding the spicy yoghurt to them.
How hot do you want to make your King Prawn Curry?
We like ours fairly hot, so we used 2 teaspoon Gia chilli puree in total. Which is the equivalent to 2 whole crushed chillies.
1 in with the yoghurt and king prawns, and 1 with the sauce. Add more or less chilli to your desired spiciness!
Using a non-stick or cast iron pan, cook onions until soft, add garlic and chilli we used the Gia puree's to make ours even quicker!
Now add tomato puree and tinned tomatoes stir in together. Leave to simmer for 5 minutes until the sauce has thickened.
Stir in the yoghurt and king prawns warm through on a low heat for 5 minutes.
Finish with fresh chopped coriander, for best results. We used frozen coriander as that was all we had to hand, or you could use dried coriander leaf? Stir through and you are ready to serve!
What to serve with King Prawn Masala Curry?
We dished our King Prawn Masala Curry up with Coconut Pilau Rice, Bombay Potatoes and Naan Bread.
Absolutely delicious! Enjoy dipping the Naan Bread into your King Prawn Masala Curry Sauce 🙂
Why not check out our other curry recipes such as Chicken Biryani, Basa Fish, Lamb Curry, Chicken Bhuna or Chicken Pathia.
Or, for another meal using cooked king prawns, try our King Prawn Salad or Prawn Cocktail.
jill says
The curry flavor was perfect! Thanks for sharing!
Luke says
Great thanks for letting us know, King Prawn Masala is one of our favourite too, we do a good Prawn Pathia too, but have not got around to posting it yet!
Magali says
They are so delicious!!!
Luke says
🙂 Glad you think so
Sunrita says
This is such a creamy and delicious prawn curry. Loved it
Luke says
Thank you Sunrita
Roger Jobson says
Simple recipe, heavenly curry.
Kay says
Thank you, it is one of our favourites!
Lynda says
Amazing....couldn't believe how tasty this was, tastes better than the takeaway. Will definitely be making this again.
nancy says
my mouth is watering! prawn looks delicious.I will try this recipe.
Suni says
Hi
I want to make this recipe. Just one query _do i use the yogurt marinade in the curry? ,
Gillian says
I made this tonight absolutely fabulous my husband said 10/10 for this curry
Kay says
Perfect, so glad to hear that!
Candy Rachelle says
I'm not much of a curry person, but it looks delish!!!
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Lisa @ Midwest Glam says
That looks delicious and seems pretty easy to put together. I’ve never had curry before though. I’d love to try it one day.
Kay says
Wow, you should try curry! Its lovely!
Susan1375 says
Looks delicious and not that difficult to make. Your steps are clear and concise
Kay says
Thats great to hear.
Tia McKinzie says
This looks absolutely delicious! I would just have to get my hands on some prawns. can I use shrimp instead??
Kay says
Yes will work with shrimp!
Chantal says
It looks like a great meal. The spices looks very delicious. Looks like a great recipe!!!!
Tia M. says
That looks absolutely delicious! I am gonna have to try this one night!
Monidipa says
So yummy! I can’t wait to give this recipe a try! I like it already..!!
Priya says
Great recipe for anybody looking to make this at home. Thanks for sharing!