Chingri Macher Malai Curry

Ingredients list for Chingri Macher Malai Curry

• 300 grams Small prawns (chingri), shelled and deveined
• 1 cup Coconut milk
• 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon Red chilli powder
• to taste Salt
• 2 1/2 tablespoons Oil
• 2 medium Onions chopped
• 1 tablespoon Garlic chopped
• 2 tablespoons Cashewnut paste
• 2 teaspoons Mustard paste
• 2 Green chillies slit

Method

1. Take prawns in a bowl. Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt, mix well and set aside to marinate.
2. Heat ½ tablespoon oil in a non-stick pan. Add the marinated prawns and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Drain on absorbent paper.
3. Heat remaining oil in a deep non-stick pan. Add onions and sauté till they turn translucent. Add garlic and sauté for a minute.
4. Add cashewnut paste and mix well. Add little water, mix and cook for a minute. Add mustard past and mix well.
5. Add coconut milk, mix well and simmer for 2 minutes. Add green chillies and mix well. Add sautéed prawns, mix well, add little water and mix well. Add salt, mix well and cook for a minute.
6. Serve hot.