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Prawn kadai paturi

Prawn Kadai Paturi (Chingri Macher Kadai Paturi)

By Mita Mondal
Prawn Kadai Paturi is a wonderful dish cooked with mustard paste, green chillies and mustard oil, which my family and I cherish.
5 from 2 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting time 10 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • Prawns: 500 gm cut 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.)
  • Your homemade prawn kadai paturi is ready.

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Notes

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.
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