Goan Spiced Prawn and Okra Stir-Fry

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-26 · Updated 2026-04-26

A quick stir-fry combining succulent prawns and tender okra with Goan spices and mustard seeds for a flavorful side or light main. This Indian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs raw prawns, peeled and deveined, mustard seeds, curry leaves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 260 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 pound raw prawns, peeled and deveined
• 2 cups okra (ladyfinger), cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
• 10 curry leaves
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 1 tbsp fresh ginger, julienned
• 2 green chilies, sliced
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tsp salt
• 3 tbsp vegetable oil
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add 1 tsp mustard seeds and 10 curry leaves, cooking until mustard seeds pop, about 30 seconds.
2. Step 2: Add 1 thinly sliced medium onion, 1 tbsp julienned fresh ginger, and 3 minced garlic cloves; sauté for 4 minutes until onions soften and edges turn golden.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 sliced green chilies, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 tsp red chili powder, and 1 tsp salt; cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 2 cups chopped okra and sauté for 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until okra is tender but not mushy.
5. Step 5: Add 1 pound peeled and deveined prawns and cook for 4-5 minutes until prawns turn pink and opaque, stirring gently to combine flavors.
6. Step 6: Remove from heat, sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves over the stir-fry, and serve immediately with steamed rice or flatbread.