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Non-Vegetarian Bengali

Chingri Malai Curry

A magnificent Bengali celebratory dish of prawns cooked in a velvety, fragrant coconut milk gravy spiced with warm whole spices.

Total Time 35 mins
Difficulty Medium
Servings 3

Ingredients

3
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Step-by-Step Instructions

1

Clean and devein prawns, marinate with turmeric powder and salt for 10 minutes, then light-fry in mustard oil; set aside.

2

In the same mustard oil, sauté finely chopped onions, ginger paste, and garlic paste until golden.

3

Pour in coconut milk, water, sugar, and salt; bring to a gentle simmer.

4

Add fried prawns and simmer uncovered for 8 minutes until the gravy thickens into a creamy sauce.

5

Stir in garam masala and serve hot with steamed basmati rice.