Goan Stuffed Prawns Masala with Brinjal | Flavor-Packed Seafood Dish

Goan Stuffed Prawns Masala with Brinjal | Flavor-Packed Seafood Dish

 

🍤 Stuffed Prawns Masala Brinjal

A fiery and flavorful Goan delicacy where juicy prawns are cooked in a rich, aromatic masala and stuffed into baby brinjals. This spicy non-vegetarian dish is a true treat for seafood lovers!

“Stuffed Prawns Masala with Brinjal is a flavorful Goan seafood preparation where juicy prawns are cooked with a rich coconut masala and paired beautifully with soft, cooked brinjal. It’s a weekend favorite in many Goan homes — spicy, soulful, and unique.”

👩‍🍳 Author: Puja Raghuvir Naik
🍽 Servings: 3
⏱ Cooking Time: 15–30 minutes
🍲 Cuisine: Goan (Non-vegetarian)

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🧂 Ingredients

Prawns Masala

•  ½ kg prawns (cleaned and deveined)
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste

Masala Paste:

• ½ cup grated coconut
• 2 onions (large)  
• 2 tomatoes
• 6 dried red chilies
• 4 green chilies
•  8 cloves of garlic
• 1-inch piece of ginger
• 6 curry leaves
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1 tsp mustard seeds
•  1 tsp black peppercorns
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1-inch cinnamon stick
• 5 cloves
•  ¼ tsp asafoetida
•  ½ cup vinegar (optional)

For Stuffing & Final Cooking:

• 4 tbsp oil
• 5 small brinjals (baby eggplants)
• Fresh coriander leaves (chopped)
• 1 cup water

🔪 Method

Prepare the Prawns

• Clean and devein the prawns.
• Marinate with salt and turmeric powder. Keep aside.

Make the Masala Paste

• Roast the red chilies, green chilies, coconut, cumin, mustard seeds, peppercorns, turmeric, cloves, and cinnamon until aromatic.
• Grind the roasted spices along with ginger, garlic, and vinegar (if using) to a smooth paste. Add water if needed.

Cook the Prawns Masala

• In a pan, heat 2 tbsp oil. Add asafoetida, curry leaves, cumin, and mustard seeds.
• Add chopped onions and sauté until light golden brown.
• Add chopped tomatoes and cook until soft.
• Add the marinated prawns and sauté for 2–3 minutes.
• Stir in the ground masala paste and cook on medium heat for 5 minutes.
• The prawn masala is now ready.

Stuff the Brinjals

• Wash the brinjals and make a deep slit from the base to the stem without cutting through.
• Gently stuff each brinjal with the prepared prawn masala. Set aside.

Final Cooking

• In another pan, heat the remaining oil. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden.
• Place the stuffed brinjals gently in the pan.
• Add any remaining masala and fry the brinjals evenly on all sides for about 10 minutes.
• Add 1 cup of water, cover, and cook on low heat for another 5–7 minutes. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

6. Finish

• Sprinkle chopped fresh coriander and give it a final mix.

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🍴 Serving Suggestion

Serve hot with rice, chapatis, bhakri, or Goan poi. This spicy and aromatic dish is sure to impress!

“Have you tried seafood stuffed inside veggies before? Try this Goan stuffed prawns masala and let us know your twist in the comments below!”