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Best Kerala Prawn Curry in Sydney

“Raw mango or tamarind gives it a sourness that cuts the coconut richness — a balance reviewers say separates it clearly from richer North Indian prawn preparations.”

Kerala Prawn Curry

What the real thing tastes like

Prawns are simmered briefly in a coconut milk base tempered with curry leaves, mustard seeds, and a souring agent (raw mango or tamarind depending on season), cooked quickly since prawns toughen fast — unlike slow-simmered curries, timing precision here is critical to the dish's success.

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Reviewers judge prawn texture (plump and just-cooked, never rubbery) as the top priority, followed by the sour-to-coconut ratio. Overcooked, tough prawns are the most common and most heavily penalised flaw mentioned in reviews.

Order it here when it has

  • plump fresh prawns
  • bright coconut curry
  • well-balanced sourness

Walk away when you see

  • overcooks easily
  • can be too sour
  • rich if not balanced

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