How long does Chingri Malai Curry take?

40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chingri Malai Curry serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chingri Malai Curry spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chingri Malai Curry?

1.5 grams Turmeric Powder, 500 grams Prawns, 3 grams Cinnamon, 1.5 grams Green Cardamom, 1 grams Cloves, 0.5 grams Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chingri Malai Curry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chingri Malai Curry?

About 495 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chingri Malai Curry

Name: Chingri Malai Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Bengali
Ingredients: 1.5 grams Turmeric Powder; ¾ tsp Salt; 3 tbsp Mustard Oil; 500 grams Prawns, Cleaned and Deveined; 3 grams Cinnamon; 1.5 grams Green Cardamom; 1 grams Cloves; 0.5 grams Bay Leaves; 2 Onion, Finely Chopped; 10 grams Green Chilli, Slit; 15 grams Ginger Garlic Paste, Paste; 1.5 grams Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 400 ml Coconut Milk; 100 ml Water, For Cooking; ¾ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Sugar; 1.5 grams Garam Masala Powder; 1 tsp Ghee, Melted; 4 grams Coriander Leaves, Chopped

40 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 25 min

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Also known as chingri malaikari, prawn malai curry, malai chingri · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Low carb High protein Gluten-free

Chingri Malai Curry is a Bengali prawn curry with coconut milk, whole spices and green chilli. Medium-spicy, serves 4, about 40 minutes ready.

High protein

Good for: Party

Ingredients

18 items

4 people

Turmeric Powder3 grams
Salt1½ tsp
Mustard Oil3 tbsp
Prawns, Cleaned and Deveined500 grams
Cinnamon3 grams
Green Cardamom1.5 grams
Cloves1 grams
Bay Leaves0.5 grams
Onion, Finely Chopped2
Green Chilli, Slit10 grams
Ginger Garlic Paste, Paste15 grams
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Coconut Milk400 ml
Water, For Cooking100 ml
Sugar½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder1.5 grams
Ghee, Melted1 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Chopped4 grams

Contains: milk, shellfish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	495kcal	1980kcal
Protein	29g	114g
Carbohydrate	15g	59g
Fat	38g	152g
Fibre	4.2g	17g
Sugar	6.2g	25g

Method

1
Clean and devein the prawns. Finely chop the onions and coriander leaves, and slit the green chillies. Mix the prawns with turmeric powder and salt.
Turmeric PowderSalt
2
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a kadai on medium flame. Fry the prawns for 1 minute per side until they turn pink outside. Remove them to a plate; they will finish cooking in the gravy.
Mustard OilPrawns
3
Add the remaining oil to the same kadai on medium flame. Add cinnamon, cardamom, cloves and bay leaves. Fry for 30 seconds until they release their smell.
CinnamonGreen CardamomClovesBay Leaves
4
Add the onion and green chillies. Fry on medium flame for 6 to 8 minutes until the onion is light golden. Add the ginger garlic paste and fry for 2 minutes until the raw smell goes.
OnionGreen ChilliGinger Garlic Paste
5
Add turmeric powder and red chilli powder. Stir on low flame for 30 seconds until the spices coat the onion evenly.
Turmeric PowderRed Chilli Powder
6
Pour in the coconut milk and water. Add salt and sugar, then mix well. Simmer on low flame for 6 minutes until the gravy thickens slightly.
Coconut MilkWaterSaltSugar
7
Add the fried prawns and cook on medium-low flame for 2 to 3 minutes until they curl and are opaque through the centre. Add garam masala powder and ghee. Cook for 1 minute until well mixed.
Garam Masala PowderGhee
8
Switch off the flame and add the coriander leaves. Rest the curry for 2 minutes, then serve it with rice or chapati.
Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Chingri Malai Curry take?: 40 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chingri Malai Curry serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chingri Malai Curry vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chingri Malai Curry spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chingri Malai Curry?: 1.5 grams Turmeric Powder, 500 grams Prawns, 3 grams Cinnamon, 1.5 grams Green Cardamom, 1 grams Cloves, 0.5 grams Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chingri Malai Curry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chingri Malai Curry?: About 495 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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