Chingri Macher Malaikari
March 10, 2013

A traditional bengali preparation of prawns with coconut cream

Cuisine Bengali
Course Main Course
Serves 4
Method Stovetop
Difficulty Easy
Cook Time 30  minutes
  • Cuisine Bengali
  • Course Main Course
  • Serves 4
  • Method Stovetop
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Cook Time 30  minutes
Ingredients
prawns (large)
400   grams
cooking oil
4   tablespoon
onion
1/2  
garlic cloves
4  
ginger (1 inch)
1  
green chili
4  
cinnamon stick (dalchini)
1  
cloves (laung)
6  
cardammom (green elaichi)
4  
turmeric powder
1/2   teaspoon
salt
2   teaspoon
garam masala
1/2   teaspoon
red chili powder
1/2   teaspoon
coconut cream/milk
1   cup
ghee
1   tablespoon
coriander leaves (for garnishing)
5-6  
Instructions

1. Clean the prawns and marinate with 1/4 teaspoon of turmeric powder and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.

2. Prepare a paste of Onion, Garlic and Ginger in a mixer

3. Heat Oil in a kadai or pan and fry the prawns till it turns golden brown. Keep them aside in a bowl

4. Add Cinnamon, Cardamom, Cloves and bay leaves to the oil.

5. Add the paste of onion, garlic and ginger and fry it on medium flame for 4-5 minutes. Add remaining turmeric powder, chili powder, salt and garam masala.

6. Add coconut cream and 1/2 cup of water and bring it to boil.

7. Cut the green chili and add it to the gravy along with the friend prawns.

8. Allow it to cook for 5-6 minutes. The food is ready to be served. Garnish it with coriander leaves.