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Daab Chingri prawns with garam masala, served with coconut milk and fresh coriander
Succulent prawns cooked in a spiced coconut milk gravy

Daab Chingri with garam masala (Bengali prawn curry)

Author: Flavelo
Recipes Main Courses Quick Meals
Daab Chingri is an elegant Bengali dish where prawns are cooked inside a coconut (or in a coconut sauce). The sweet meat of the prawn and the creaminess of coconut milk form a perfect pair, made exciting by Garam Masala (the Indian 'warm spice blend'). This is not an aggressive curry, but a refined, aromatic dish.
🕒 Prep Time 20 mins
🍳 Cook Time 15 mins
⌛ Total Time 35 mins
🍽️ Servings 4 servings
🔥 Calories 380 kcal
🌍 Cuisine Indian (Bengali)

Ingredients

Equipment Needed

  • Frying pan
  • Knife for cleaning prawns

Allergen Information

⚠️ Crustaceans

Instructions

1 ✓

If using fresh coconut, scrape out the flesh and toast it in a dry frying pan until golden brown.

Tip: Toasting highlights the nuttiness of the coconut (Maillard reaction).
2 ✓

Sauté the onion, garlic, and ginger in the oil until soft. Add the chillies and Garam Masala, and fry for 1 minute.

Tip: Do not burn the spices, just 'open them up' with the heat.
3 ✓

Add the prawns and fry for 1-2 minutes per side until they start to turn pink.

Tip: Prawn protein coagulates (sets) very quickly, be careful with the heat.
4 ✓

Pour in the coconut milk, add the toasted coconut and salt. Simmer for 2-3 minutes, just until the sauce warms through.

Tip: Coconut milk can split when boiled, so do not boil vigorously for long.
5 ✓

Remove from the heat immediately and sprinkle with fresh coriander.

Recipe FAQ

Why are the prawns tough?
You overcooked them. Prawns only need a few minutes; as soon as they turn pink and curl into a 'C' shape, they are done. If they are 'O' shaped, they are overcooked.
Can I use frozen prawns?
Yes, but defrost them completely and pat them dry before cooking.

Ingredients

  • 500 g Prawns (raw, cleaned)
  • 100 g Fresh coconut flesh (grated or chopped)
  • 2 whole Onions (finely chopped)
  • 4 cloves Garlic (crushed)
  • 2 whole Red chillies (to taste)
  • 2 cm Fresh ginger (grated)
  • 1 tbsp Garam Masala spice mix
  • 200 ml Coconut milk
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 bunch Fresh Coriander
  • 2 tbsp Oil or Ghee