Prawn Malaikari ( Prawns in coconut milk gravy)

Chingri Malaikari (Prawns in coconut milk gravy) -

Chingri Malaikari or Prawn Malaikari is an authentic Bengali Prawn Recipe made of coconut milk. Some use onion in this recipe. Can also be prepared without the use of onions.

Ingredients:

Sea Prawns (almost 2 lbs.)

2 cups of coconut milk

1 large potato, diced into 1" cubes

1 tsp ginger garlic paste

1 medium sized onion, finely chopped

1 tbsp chili powder (adjust heat according to your taste)

1 tbsp turmeric powder

Salt, as required

Mustard Oil, as required (can use any oil of your choice)

Water, as required

Coriander leaves and green chilies, to garnish

Procedure:

Wash the prawns thoroughly and cut them. ( Have used the discarded head and the legs portion to make Prawn Tikkis ). To marinate the prawns, use a pinch of turmeric and salt, keep aside for 10 minutes.

In the mean time, pan fry the potatoes. Keep aside. Next pan fry the prawns, keep aside.

In a deep non stick skillet, heat 1 tbsp of mustard oil, add the ginger garlic paste and let cook for a minute or so. Next add the chopped onions and let cook till translucent. Add the turmeric powder , chili powder and cook for another minute or so until the raw smell of the spices vanish.

Next add the potatoes to the spice mix, mix well and let cook for another minute. 

Add the coconut milk , salt and lastly the prawns and let cook covered until the potatoes and prawns are fully cooked. Add water as required to maintain the consistency of your choice.

Garnish with Coriander leaves and green chilies and serve hot with Rice.