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Chingri Torkari Recipe
Juicy, succulent prawns cooked in hot spices, oozing with flavours and a rich creamy texture.
- Total Cook Time 45 mins
- Prep Time 15 mins
- Cook Time 30 mins
- Recipe Servings3
- Easy
Ingredients of Chingri Torkari
- For the paste:
- 4 Tbsp mustard seeds
- 2 Tbsp cumin seeds
- 2 Tbsp coriander seeds
- 2 Tbsp poppy seeds
- For the main preparation:
- 2 Tbsp mustard oil
- 1/4 tsp mustard seeds
- 1/4 tsp onion seeds
- 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
- 1/4 tsp fennel powder
- 1/4 tsp cumin powder
- 4 whole dried red chillies
- 2 tsp chopped garlic
- 4 jumbo prawns
- 2 tsp of the paste
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1-1/2 tomatoes-diced
- 3 green chillies
- 2 Tbsp coconut milk
- Juice of half a lemon
- Garnishing:
- Coriander leaves
How to Make Chingri Torkari
HideShow Media1. For the paste:
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2. Soak mustard seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and poppy seeds in water for half an hour
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3. Grind them to a smooth paste.
4. For the main recipe:
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5. Heat oil in a pan.
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6. Add mustard seeds, onion seeds, fenugreek, fennel seeds, cumin seeds, red chillies and garlic.
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7. Add prawns and mix well.
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8. Now add the paste followed by turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt, tomatoes and green chillies.
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9. Stir well and cook covered for 10 minutes on low flame.
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10. Just before taking it off the gas, add coconut milk and lemon juice
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11. Garnish with coriander leaves
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12. Serve hot with rice.