Golda Chingrir Malaikari

 

Golda Chingri’r Malaikari is a beloved Bengali dish featuring jumbo prawns in creamy coconut milk. Its unique taste and texture make it a favorite for weddings and special occasions. Often paired with steamed basmati rice or Mishti pulao, this prawn curry is essential for any grand Bengali feast. Bengalis have an undeniable love for seafood, making prawns a staple!

Ingredients

Golda chingri/Jumbo Prawns, big size, 12 pieces

Cumin seeds 1 tablespoon

Bay leaves 2

Onion 1 medium-sized, chopped and turned into a paste

Ginger garlic paste 2 teaspoons

Tomatoes 2 chopped

Turmeric 1 teaspoon

Red chili powder 1/2 teaspoon

Cumin powder 1 teaspoon

Coconut milk 2 cups

Salt & sugar as per taste

Mustard oil 1/2 cup

Garam masala powder 1/2 teaspoon

Ghee 1 tablespoon

2-3 tablespoons of cream for garnishing(optional)

Directions

Clean the prawns very well and wash them & marinate the prawns with salt & turmeric for 15 minutes.

Now heat oil in a non-stick pan and lightly fry the marinated prawns and keep aside.

In that remaining oil, add whole cumin seeds, bay leaf, and fry for a few seconds.

Now add the onion paste and fry till light brown, add ginger & garlic paste and fry with the onion. Now add turmeric, chilli powder & cumin powder to it and stir fry with 2 tablespoons of water.

When the oil starts separating from the masala, add salt, sugar & tomato and cover the pan to make the tomato soft & pulpy. You can add tomato puree instead of chopped tomato.

When the tomatoes become pulpy, start frying again until all the masala is dry. Then add the coconut milk and fried prawns to it, cover the pan, and cook on a low flame for about 15 minutes.

Now pour the "Prawn Malaikari" into a large bowl and garnish with ghee and fresh cream. If you like this recipe, please go to my Facebook Page and hit the like button for regular updates.

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