Chingri Malaikari | Perfect Bengali Chingri Malai Curry | Prawns Curry | Pujo Special | Varun
Ingredients
- Prawn4–5
- Turmeric · powder1 tsp
- Salt
- Onion2–3
- Oil4 tbsp
- Ghee1 tbsp
- Clove2–3
- Cardamom2–3
- Cinnamon stick1 inch
- Bay leaf2
- Dried chili2
- Chili powder½ tsp
- Sugar1 tbsp
- Chili pepper2–3
- Yoghurt¼ cups
- Coconut milk1 cup
- Garam masala½ tsp
Instructions
- Season the prawns with turmeric powder and salt, and set them aside.
- Grind the onions to a paste in a mixer.
- Heat a pan, add the oil and let it get hot.
- Fry the prawns on each side for 30 seconds, then remove them to a bowl.
- In the same pan, melt the ghee and add the cloves, green cardamom, cinnamon stick, bay leaves and dried red chillies, stirring to mix.
- Add the onion paste and cook until it starts to brown.
- Add the red chilli powder, turmeric powder, sugar, green chillies and curd.
- Cook on low heat until the oil starts to separate out.
- Add the thick coconut milk and turn the heat up to high to cook.
- Add the fried prawns and swirl the pan to coat them.
- Add the thin coconut milk and some salt, then cook on low heat until the prawns are fully cooked.
- Sprinkle in the garam masala, turn off the heat and serve.
Summarized from Get Curried's video. Watch it for the details.
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