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Prawn kadai paturi

Prawn Kadai Paturi (Chingri Macher Kadai Paturi)

By Mita Mondal
PrawnKadai Paturi is a popular Bengali dish. It comprises marinated prawns typicallywith mustard paste, cooked in a kadai (deep cooking pan), with a blend of commonspices and ingredients.
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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
  

  • 500 grams Prawn (cut and cleaned properly using little bit of turmeric powder)
  • 5 pieces Green Chilies
  • 1.5 tablespoon Turmeric Powder
  • 1.5 tablespoon Kashmiri Red Chili Powder
  • 5 tablespoons Mustard Paste (2 tbsp black mustard seeds, 2 tbsp white mustard seeds, 5 green chilies, and salt)
  • 4 tablespoons Mustard Oil
  • Salt to Taste

Instructions
 

  • Marinate prawns with salt and turmeric powder. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Take a kadai. Add turmeric powder, Kashmiri red chili powder, salt, and 3 tablespoons of mustard oil to the mustard paste. Mix well.
  • Add prawns to the paste. Coat the prawns with the paste.
  • Add green chilies.
  • Put the kadai on the stove. Cover with the lid.
  • Cook the gravy on high flame until it comes to a boil.
  • After the gravy starts boiling, slow cook it on low heat for 5-7 minutes.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of mustard oil on top of the gravy. Cook it for 2 minutes with the lid on.
  • Pour it into a bowl or a small serving kadai (pan). Serve it hot along with steamed Basmati rice, pulao, or Naan Bread.

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Notes

Use fresh and high-quality prawns.
I use fresh mustard paste than readymade pastes for authentic taste.
Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.
Cooking time: 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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