Chingri Maacher Malaikari

chingri malaikari

Ingredients :

• Prawns : 1.5 lb
• Onion paste: 1 large paste
• Garlic : 4-5 finely chopped
• Ginger Paste : 1 tbsp
• Green chilies : 4-5
• Coconut milk : 1 can
• Bay leaves : 2-3 medium
• Cardamom : 4
• Laung : 4
• Dalchini / Cinnamon : 1 "
• Kashmiri red chilli powder : 1tsp
• Turmeric powder : 1 tsp
• Salt to taste
• Sugar : 1tbsp
• Garam masala powder : 1/2 tsp
• Mustard oil : 7-8 tbsp

Procedure :

1)  First clean prawns and mix it with turmeric powder and salt.
2)  Heat oil in a kadai or frying pan and fry the prans till they 
      turn golden in colour, do not fry like other fishes. Keep aside.
3)  In  separate pan  heat oil and add chopped garlic.
4)  As the fragrance of the garlic rises add bay leaves, cardamom,
     cinnamon and cloves and fry for few seconds.
5)  Add onion paste and fry it till oil separates from the paste.
6)  Add ginger paste and cook for 2-3 minutes in medium heat.
7)  Now add red chilli powder, turmeric and salt. Add green 
     chillies.Fry in medium heat for 4-5 minutes.
8)  Add coconut milk and mix well.
9)   Add little water and cook the gravy till it comes to boil.
10) Now ad d the prawns, cover and cook  on low heat for few 
      minutes till the gravy thickens and acquires a creamy consistency. 
11) Before you switch off the heat sprinkle garam masala powder
      over it and mix well.

      Serve it with steam rice or polao.