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Chingri Kochu Shak

Chingri Kochu Shak (Prawns with Taro Leaves)

By Mita Mondal
Chingri Kochu Shak is a combination of tender prawns and Bengali kochu shak. It requires some simple ingredients and takes a shorter time to cook, thus giving it a flavor that I enjoyed since my childhood days.
4.86 from 7 votes
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 186 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Taro Leaves – 500 gm cut, boiled, and strained
  • Prawn – 200 gm cleaned and boiled with pinch of salt and turmeric powder
  • Turmeric Powder – half tsp
  • Green Chilies – 7 pieces
  • Kalonji – half tsp
  • Garlic – one big size smashed properly
  • Mustard Oil – 3 tablespoons
  • Salt to Taste

Instructions
 

  • At first, fire up the chulha or clay stove and then place the kadai or wok on it.
  • When the wok is hot, add the mustard oil and let it heat, and then add the kalonji.
  • When you can smell the beautiful aroma of kalonji or kala jeera, then add the smashed garlic and green chilies.
  • Fry it until it turns light brown.
  • Then add the prawns (pre-boiled with salt and turmeric) and lightly stir-fry them.
  • Next, add the boiled green taro leaves or kochu shak. Add salt to taste and half tsp of turmeric. Fry it for five minutes.
  • When cooking, make sure you do it over high heat to completely dry out the water. Once the water has completely dried up, you can turn off the flame. (Pro Tip: I keep turning the shak gently as it dries, so it cooks evenly without sticking to the kadai.)
  • Chingri Kochu Shak is ready.

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Notes

Make sure to properly prepare the prawns by removing the veins.
Boil the prawns properly and make sure to strain the water.
Using fresh ingredients is vital as they give a unique flavor and vibrancy to the dish.
I always use mustard oil while preparing this dish as it adds to the flavor and taste of the dish as well.
Make sure not to overcook the prawns as they become tough and rubbery otherwise.

Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)

Nutrition Facts
Chingri Kochu Shak (Prawns with Taro Leaves)
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
186
Calories from Fat 108
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
12
g
18
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
6
g
Cholesterol
 
63
mg
21
%
Sodium
 
1165
mg
51
%
Potassium
 
892
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
 
10
g
3
%
Fiber
 
5
g
21
%
Sugar
 
4
g
4
%
Protein
 
13
g
26
%
Vitamin A
 
6121
IU
122
%
Vitamin C
 
66
mg
80
%
Calcium
 
164
mg
16
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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