Prawn Malai Curry

Name: Prawn Malai Curry
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Malaysian
Ingredients: Coconut milk; Chopped Onion; Chopped tomato; 0.5 tsp of ginger paste; 0.5 tsp of garlic paste; Garam masala powder; 1 tsp of cumin powder; 1 bay leaf; 2 dry red chilli; Turmeric powder; 0.5 tsp of Garam Masala; 0.25 tsp of Kashmiri red mirch powder; Salt; 0.5 tsp of Sugar; Slitted green chilli; Mustard oil; Ghee

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Bengali cuisine is renowned for its decadent & aromatic flavors that are simply irresistible. One of the must-try delicacies is the chingri malai curry, which is a favorite among food enthusiasts. This dish has the power to captivate even the most discerning palates with its delicious taste & fascinating history....

Prep Time

5min

Cook Time

18min

Total Time

23min

Ingredients

2 Servings

Prawn/Shrimp

Coconut milk
Chopped Onion
Chopped tomato
1/2tsp
of ginger paste
1/2tsp
of garlic paste
Garam masala powder
1tsp
of cumin powder
1
bay leaf
2
dry red chilli
Turmeric powder
1/2tsp
of Garam Masala
1/4tsp
of Kashmiri red mirch powder
Salt
1/2tsp
of Sugar
Slitted green chilli
Mustard oil
Ghee

How to make Prawn Malai Curry

Prep for prawns

Take galda prawn or big prawns & marinate the chingri with ¼ tsp turmeric powder & ¼ tsp salt. Keep it aside for 5 mins.

Cooking directions

Heat the pan & add mustard oil to it. Fry the prawns & keep them aside. Add garam masala, 1 bay leaf, and 2 dry red chilli & fry for 10 secs.
To the same pan, add chopped onion & fry until golden brown. Add ½ tsp ginger paste & ½ tsp garlic paste. Fry for 1 min on medium flame.
Add chopped tomato & fry for 1 min in medium flame. Add 1 tsp cumin powder, ½ tsp turmeric powder, ¼ tsp, Kashmiri red mirch powder, ½ tsp salt, & ½ tsp sugar Mix it well.
Add some water & cook for 2 min on high flame. Add ½ tsp garam masala powder & cook another 30 secs.
Add the fried prawns & cook for 1 min on high flame. Add 1.5 cups of coconut milk & cover it for 5 min on medium flame.
Add ¼ tsp garam masala powder & 1 tsp ghee and mix it well.
Turn off the gas oven & cover it for 5 min again. Serve hot with steamed rice or pulao.