Chingri Macher Malaikari

            Chingri Macher Malaikari

A traditional bengali preparation of prawns with coconut cream

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)

Instructions:

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Cut the green chili and add it to the gravy along with the friend prawns.
Allow it to cook for 5-6 minutes. The food is ready to be served. Garnish it with coriander leaves.