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Bengali Chingri Malai Curry Recipe
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Bengali
Chingri
Malai Curry Recipe To Celebrate Durga Puja

24 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
11
Ingredients
Non Veg
Diet
Chingri Malai Curry is a festive Bengali delicacy, often cooked during Durga Puja and other celebrations. Juicy prawns are marinated and lightly sautéed, then simmered in a creamy coconut milk gravy with cashew paste, mustard, onions, and spices. The result is a rich, mildly spiced curry that pairs beautifully with plain steamed rice.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
300 gChingri (Small prawns), shelled & deveined
1 cupCoconut milk
1/2 tspTurmeric powder
1 tspRed chilli powder
to tasteSalt
2 1/2 tbspOil
2 mediumOnions, chopped
1 tbspGarlic, chopped
2 tbspCashew nut paste
2 tspMustard paste
2Green chillies, slit

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Directions

Description - Step 1

Step 1: Marinate prawns

Take the cleaned prawns in a bowl. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder, and salt. Mix well so the spices coat the prawns evenly. Set aside for a few minutes while preparing the other ingredients.

 

Description - Step 2

Step 2: Sauté prawns

Heat 1/2 tablespoon of oil in a non-stick pan. Add the marinated prawns and sauté quickly on medium heat for 2-3 minutes. Remove them onto absorbent paper to prevent overcooking.

 

Description - Step 3

Step 3: Cook the base

In the same pan, heat the remaining oil. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn soft and translucent. Add garlic and continue frying for another minute until fragrant.

Description - Step 4

Step 4: Add pastes

Mix in the cashew nut paste and stir well. Add a splash of water to avoid sticking. Cook for 1 minute, then add mustard paste. Stir again so the flavours blend into the onion mixture.

 

Description - Step 5

Step 5: Make curry

Pour in the coconut milk and stir gently. Let the gravy simmer for about 2 minutes until it thickens slightly. Add the sliced green chillies for aroma and spice.

 

Description - Step 6

Step 6: Combine prawns

Return the sautéed prawns to the pan. Stir gently so the prawns are coated in the creamy curry. Add a little water if needed to adjust consistency. Cook for 1 more minute and adjust salt.

Step 1
Step 1: Marinate prawns
5 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Sauté prawns
3 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Cook the base
5 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Add pastes
3 Minutes
Step 5
Step 5: Make curry
4 Minutes
Step 6
Step 6: Combine prawns
4 Minutes

Plate it up!

Plating Instructions

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Serve the Chingri Malai Curry in a deep bowl so the prawns remain immersed in the gravy.

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Pairing Instructions

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Pair this curry with a bowl of plain steamed rice for a comforting festive meal.

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Garnishing Instructions

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Garnish with slit green chillies and a drizzle of fresh coconut milk for a restaurant-style touch.

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