Prawns: 500 gmcut and cleaned properly using a little bit of turmeric powder
Green Chilies: 5-6 pieces
Turmeric Powder: 1 ½ tsp
Kashmiri Red Chili Powder: 1 ½ tsp
Mustard Paste:made with 2 tsp black mustard seeds, 2 tsp white mustard seeds, 5 green chilies, and salt
Mustard Oil: 4 tbsp
Salt to Taste
Instructions
Marinate prawns with a pinch of salt and ½ tsp of turmeric powder. Set aside for 10 minutes.
Take a kadai. Add the remaining turmeric powder, the Kashmiri red chili powder, salt to taste, and 3 tbsp of mustard oil to the mustard paste. Mix them well.
Add the marinated prawns and coat them nicely with the paste.
Add the green chilies.
Put the kadai on the stove. Cover it with the lid.
Cook the gravy on a high flame until it comes to a boil. (Pro tip: Do not rush this process, and keep the lid on while bringing the gravy to a boil, which helps the prawns cook in their own juices.)
After the gravy starts boiling, slow cook it on low heat for 5-7 minutes.
Add 1 tbsp of mustard oil on top of the gravy. Cook it for 2 minutes with the lid on. (Pro tip: I drizzle the final spoonful of mustard oil over the gravy rather than stirring it in immediately, allowing its pungent aroma to come through.)
Use fresh and high-quality prawns.I use fresh mustard paste rather than ready-made pastes for authentic taste.Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.Do not overcook the prawns.
Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)
Nutrition Facts
Prawn Kadai Paturi (Chingri Macher Kadai Paturi)
Amount per Serving
Calories
260
Calories from Fat 144
% Daily Value*
Fat
16
g
25
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
201
mg
67
%
Sodium
1281
mg
56
%
Potassium
483
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
27
g
54
%
Vitamin A
903
IU
18
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
107
mg
11
%
Iron
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.