Prawn Malai Curry, also known as “Chingri Malai Curry,” is a traditional Bengali dish that’s rich, creamy, and packed with flavors. Tender prawns are cooked in a luscious coconut milk gravy with fragrant spices, making it a perfect dish for special occasions. This dish is easy to prepare and is best served with steamed basmati rice. The sweetness of coconut milk, the richness of spices, and the delicate flavor of prawns create a perfect harmony in this luxurious curry.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
1. Rich and Creamy Texture:
The coconut milk base gives the curry a velvety texture that pairs perfectly with the prawns.
2. Delicately Spiced:
The blend of whole spices and ground spices adds warmth without overpowering the dish.
3. Quick and Easy:
Prawns cook quickly, so you can have this elegant dish ready in under 40 minutes.
Ingredients
- 500g prawns, cleaned and deveined
- 2 tablespoons mustard oil (or any cooking oil)
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 1 teaspoon garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 cinnamon stick
- 2-3 green cardamoms
- 2-3 cloves
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 cup thick coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- Salt to taste
- 2 green chilies, slit
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish