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Chingri Macher Malai Curry: Prawn Malai Curry
Introduction
This was one of my mum’s favourite prawn curries before she became vegetarian – a lovely, lightly spiced dish of prawns cooked in coconut milk; my grandmother would always have it made for her on visits home. This is my version of a classic Bengali recipe by Pragya Sundari Devi, known as Kolkata’s Mrs Beeton. In her cookbook, published in the early 20th century, she wrote definitive versions of Bengali classics as well as Victorian recipes of the time, like mockturtle soup. I love this as it takes just minutes to put together – perfect served on a weeknight with buttery white rice alongside.
Ingredients
| butter, ghee or oil | |
| large onions, finely chopped | |
| garlic, grated | |
| ginger, grated | |
| red chilli, finely chopped | |
| coconut milk | |
| raw king prawns | |
| juice of 1 lime | |
| fresh coriander, to serve | |
| Store Cupboard: | |
| cinnamon scroll | |
| cloves | |
| green cardamom pods, bashed | |
| ground turmeric | |
| sea salt flakes |
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India Express: Simple and Delicious Recipes for Every Day
75 recipes inspired by the vibrant flavours of South India and Bengal
Speedy and fuss-free recipes for maximum flavour in return for minimum effort
Trademark traybakes, as well as stir-fries, snacks, weeknight curries, and simple desserts
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