Chingri Malai Curry
This creamy, fragrant Bangladeshi prawn curry is a beloved dish, traditionally served with rice. It features succulent prawns simmered in a rich coconut milk-based sauce, aromatic with ginger, garlic, and a blend of spices. The malai (cream) refers to the luxurious texture imparted by the coconut.
En original oppskrift av Forkin
- Total tid
- 1 t
- Porsjoner
- 4
- Vanskelighetsgrad
- Middels
- Per porsjon
- 483 kcal
Allergeninformasjon: kan inneholde krepsdyr, fisk og sennep. Kontroller alltid ingredienspakningen hvis du har en allergi.
Forberedelser
Ingredienser
Ingredienser
- 500 gprawn, shelled and deveined, tails on or off
- 0,5 tsturmeric powder
- 0,5 tssalt
- 3 ssmustard oil
- 2 stk.bay leaf
- 1 stk.cinnamon stick, 1-inch
- 3 stk.green cardamom, lightly crushed
- 3 stk.clove
- 1 stk.yellow onion, finely chopped
- 1,5 ssginger garlic paste
- 1 tscumin powder
- 1 tscoriander powder
- 0,5 tschili powder
- 400 mlcoconut milk, full-fat
- 0,5 koppwater
- 0,5 tssugar
- 0,5 tsgaram masala
garnish
- 2 stk.green chili, slit lengthwise
Utstyr
kadai · large pan
Fremgangsmåte
Trinn for trinn
- 1
Marinate the prawns with turmeric powder and salt for at least 15 minutes.
Omtrent 15 min
Kokkens tips: For best flavor, marinate for up to 30 minutes in the refrigerator.
- 2
Heat mustard oil in a large pan or kadai over medium heat until it just begins to smoke lightly.
Omtrent 2 min
Kokkens tips: Mustard oil needs to be heated until it just smokes to remove its pungent raw flavor.
- 3
Lightly fry the marinated prawns for 1-2 minutes per side until they just turn pink. Do not overcook them at this stage.
Omtrent 4 min
Kokkens tips: Frying quickly helps seal in the juices; they will finish cooking in the curry.
- 4
Remove the prawns from the pan and set aside, leaving the oil in the pan.
Omtrent 1 min
- 5
Add the bay leaf, cinnamon stick, green cardamom, and cloves to the same oil and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
Omtrent 1 min
Kokkens tips: Be careful not to burn the whole spices.
- 6
Add the finely chopped yellow onion and cook until softened and translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
Omtrent 7 min
Kokkens tips: Stir frequently to ensure even cooking and prevent burning.
- 7
Stir in the ginger garlic paste and cook for another 2 minutes until the raw aroma disappears.
Omtrent 2 min
- 8
Reduce the heat to low and add the cumin powder, coriander powder, and chili powder. Cook for 1 minute, adding a splash of water if the spices stick to prevent burning.
Omtrent 1 min
Kokkens tips: Cooking dry spices on low heat helps bloom their flavors.
- 9
Pour in the coconut milk and water, stirring well to combine with the spice mixture. Bring the curry to a gentle simmer.
Omtrent 5 min
Kokkens tips: Continuously stir the coconut milk as it heats to prevent it from curdling.
- 10
Add the sugar and adjust salt to taste, if needed.
Omtrent 1 min
- 11
Return the fried prawns to the simmering curry and cook for 3-5 minutes, or until the prawns are fully cooked through and the sauce has slightly thickened.
Omtrent 5 min
Kokkens tips: Avoid overcooking the prawns, as they can become rubbery.
- 12
Stir in the garam masala and the green chilies.
Omtrent 1 min
Kokkens tips: Adding garam masala at the end preserves its fresh aroma.
- 13
Remove from heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Per porsjon
Næringsinnhold
- Kalorier
- 483,4kcal
- Protein
- 33,2g
- Karbohydrater
- 12,2g
- Fett
- 39,2g
- Fiber
- 4,1g
- Sukker
- 4,9g
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Hold den god
Store leftover Chingri Malai Curry in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Gently reheat on the stovetop over low heat, adding a splash of water or coconut milk if the sauce is too thick.