Chingri malai curry facts for kids
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| Alternative names | Prawn malai curry |
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| Type | Curry |
| Course | Main course |
| Place of origin | Bengal |
| Region or state | Bengal |
| Associated national cuisine | India, Bangladesh |
| Serving temperature | Hot |
| Main ingredients | Prawns and coconut milk |
| Variations | Lobster malai curry |
Chingri malai curry (Bengali: চিংড়ি মালাই কারি) is a yummy dish from Bengal. It is also called prawn malai curry. This special curry is made with tiger prawns and king prawns. It gets its creamy taste from coconut milk. Many different spices give it a great flavour. People in Bengal love to eat this dish. It is often served at weddings and other big celebrations. It was also a favourite food for the British people living in Kolkata.
What's in Chingri Malai Curry?
This delicious curry has a few main ingredients. The most important ones are fresh prawns and rich coconut milk. Other ingredients include ghee (a type of clarified butter) or mustard oil. Onions, turmeric powder, and green chillies are also added. You will also find garlic paste and ginger paste. These ingredients give the curry its unique taste. Sometimes, a little sugar is added to the oil. This helps give the curry a bright red colour.
A Special Version
There is also a similar dish called lobster malai curry. It uses lobster instead of prawns. This makes it an even more special meal.
How is it Made?
Making Chingri malai curry involves a few steps. First, the hard shells are taken off the prawns. The prawns are then mixed with sesame seeds. They are also mixed with a paste made from poppy seeds. This step is called marinating. It helps the prawns soak up flavours.
Next, the prawns are gently fried in hot oil. Onions, ginger, and garlic are added to the pan. They are stirred together with turmeric, sugar, and salt. Finally, the creamy coconut milk is poured in. Everything cooks together for a few minutes. This creates the rich and flavourful curry sauce.
