PRAWN MALAI CURRY

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This delicious, mild curry is so easy to make. The word 'malai' means cream, but this curry gets its creaminess from coconut milk. This is a recipe from Bengal, which is famous for its seafood. Serve it with steamed basmati rice.

Provided by Niloufer

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian     Bangladeshi

Time 40m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 17

¼ teaspoon cardamom seeds
3 whole cloves
3 (1 inch) pieces cinnamon stick
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 whole cloves
4 green cardamom pods
2 (1 1/2 inch) pieces stick cinnamon
1 onion, grated
1 ¼ teaspoons ginger paste
1 ¼ teaspoons garlic paste
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup finely chopped tomato
½ cup water
1 cup coconut milk
1 pound tiger prawns, peeled and deveined
1 teaspoon ghee (clarified butter)

Steps:

  • Prepare the fresh garam masala: in a coffee grinder, grind the cardamom seeds, 3 whole cloves, and 3 cinnamon sticks to a fine powder. Set aside.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the 4 whole cloves, 4 cardamom pods, and 2 sticks of cinnamon and fry for a few seconds (take care as cloves tend to pop out of the pan). Stir in the grated onion and reduce the heat to medium-low. Cook and stir until the liquid dries and the onion no longer smells raw, about 5 minutes. Add the ginger paste and garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Stir in the turmeric and cayenne pepper. Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until the tomatoes are soft, about 5 minutes. Pour in the water, cover the pan, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
  • Pour in the coconut milk and stir well. When the mixture is just below boiling, stir in the prawns. Sprinkle the mixture with almost all of the fresh garam masala powder, reserving a pinch to use as a garnish. Gently stir to combine. Do not cover the pan at this stage, as the coconut milk will curdle.
  • As soon as the prawns are pink and cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes, add the ghee. Remove the pan from the heat. Sprinkle the reserved garam masala over the dish and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 343.1 calories, Carbohydrate 13.8 g, Cholesterol 175.3 mg, Fat 21.4 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 25.1 g, SaturatedFat 12.5 g, Sodium 70.6 mg, Sugar 3.1 g

Nusrat Nusrat Akthr
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This is a great recipe for a healthy meal. It's packed with protein and vegetables.


Deepak Bhattacharya
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I love how versatile this recipe is. You can easily adjust the ingredients to suit your own taste.


Petya Kamalyan
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This dish is a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed it.


Keisha Dawes
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my sauce didn't turn out as creamy as I would have liked.


Mommyof7 85
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This is a great recipe for a special occasion. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like a restaurant-quality dish.


AHASAN ULLAH SOHEL
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I'm not a big fan of Indian food, but I really enjoyed this dish. The flavors are very complex and interesting.


Anin Mullah Mullah
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I would have liked the sauce to be a little thicker, but overall this was a great dish.


Reyaad Ali
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This dish is a bit spicy for my taste, but I still really enjoyed it.


Alejandro Chavez
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I'm allergic to shrimp, so I used tofu instead. It turned out really well!


ZOHAIB Mehdi
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I love that this recipe uses coconut milk. It gives the sauce a really rich and creamy flavor.


Tanvir islam Likhon
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's also very affordable.


Nangyal Khan
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I made this dish for a dinner party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved the creamy sauce and the tender prawns.


Achiri Macdonna
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. Even though I'm not a very experienced cook, I was able to make this dish without any problems.


Hey Mama
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I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out great. The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the prawns are cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this dish again.


Sandee Cheeks
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This is the best prawn malai curry I've ever had. The flavors are so well-balanced and the prawns are cooked to perfection.


Mohammad Akram labano
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The sauce is rich and creamy, and the prawns are tender and juicy.


Khalid Hussain
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This prawn malai curry is a must-try! The sauce is creamy and flavorful, and the prawns are cooked perfectly. I served it with basmati rice and it was a hit with my family.