Sinhalese Devilled Prawns

Name: Sinhalese Devilled Prawns
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 11 whole medium sized prawns (with head and tail), deveined; 2 whole onions cut into thin slices; 1 whole red bell pepper cut into cubes; 1 whole capsicum cut into cubes; 1 tsp ginger finely chopped; 1 tsp ginger julienned; 1 tsp garlic finely chopped; 2 tbsp spring onions cut into half inch pieces; 4 whole green chillies chopped; 9 whole curry leaves; 0.25 tsp mustard seeds; 1 tsp turmeric powder; 0.5 tsp red chilli powder; 1 tsp curry powder; 2 tsp red chilli flakes; 2 tbsp light soy sauce; 0.33 cup coconut milk; 5 tbsp oil; to taste salt; quantity not specified tomatoes

By Sam

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A spicy and flavorful Sri Lankan prawn dish featuring prawns sautéed with onions, bell peppers, ginger, garlic, and a blend of aromatic spices and coconut milk.

45 min

Total Time

Servings

Medium

Difficulty

Jul 25, 2026

Updated

One serving of Sinhalese Devilled Prawns has about 735 calories, 25g protein, 44g carbs and 54g fat, and takes about 45 minutes to make. Get the full nutrition breakdown with Rasora AI.

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735kcal

Calories

25g

Protein

44g

Carbs

54g

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Ingredients

11 whole medium sized prawns (with head and tail), deveined
2 whole onions cut into thin slices
1 whole red bell pepper cut into cubes
1 whole capsicum cut into cubes
1 tsp ginger finely chopped
1 tsp ginger julienned
1 tsp garlic finely chopped
2 tbsp spring onions cut into half inch pieces
4 whole green chillies chopped
9 whole curry leaves
0.25 tsp mustard seeds
1 tsp turmeric powder
0.5 tsp red chilli powder
1 tsp curry powder
2 tsp red chilli flakes
2 tbsp light soy sauce
0.33 cup coconut milk
5 tbsp oil
to taste salt
quantity not specified tomatoes

Instructions

01
Marinate the prawns with a little turmeric powder and salt.
02
Heat oil in a pan, sauté the prawns over high heat for 3-4 minutes. Take them out in a bowl and keep aside.
03
Into the same oil, add the mustard seeds and curry leaves. Allow them to splutter.
04
Add the sliced onions and fry till lightly browned.
05
Add the ginger and garlic, stir fry for a further 2 minutes.
06
Add the green and red bell pepper, green chillies and tomatoes. Sauté for 5-7 minutes.
07
Add the soy sauce, red chilli flakes, turmeric powder, half the curry powder, red chilli powder and the sautéed prawns.
08
Season with salt and cook over high heat for 5-6 minutes.