Prawn Curry Bengali Style Fry

Prawn Curry Bengali Style Fry is a delightful and aromatic dish featuring succulent prawns marinated in a blend of spices, then stir-fried to perfection. This dish captures the essence of Bengali flavors, making it a perfect high-protein supper option.

Prawn Curry Bengali Style Fry
30 minutes
Difficulty: Medium
Indian
350 kcal

Ingredients

  • Prawns - 300 grams, cleaned and deveined
  • Mustard oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Onion - 1 medium, finely sliced
  • Garlic - 4 cloves, minced
  • Ginger - 1 inch piece, grated
  • Green chilies - 2, slit
  • Turmeric powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Red chili powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Coriander powder - 1 teaspoon
  • Cumin powder - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Salt - to taste
  • Fresh coriander leaves - for garnish

Steps

  1. Heat mustard oil in a pan over medium heat until it starts to smoke, then reduce the heat to medium-low.
  2. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  3. Stir in the minced garlic, grated ginger, and slit green chilies; sauté for another 2-3 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt; mix well and cook for 1-2 minutes.
  5. Add the cleaned prawns to the pan, stirring to coat them with the spice mixture.
  6. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, or until the prawns turn pink and are cooked through, stirring occasionally.
  7. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 350
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Carbs: 10 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Sugar: 2 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 180 mg
  • Total Fat: 24 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
  • Water: 0.2 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, supporting muscle growth and repair.
  • Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, promoting heart health.

Tags

IndianHigh ProteinSupper