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😁Delicious Daab Chingri😋Recipe: Cooking Authentic Bengali Prawn Curry in Coconut Shell #bengalifood

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Daab Chingri

Cultural Context

Originating from Bengal, Daab Chingri is a cherished dish that showcases the region's love for seafood and coconut. Traditionally prepared for special occasions, it highlights the use of fresh ingredients and unique cooking methods. Today, it is celebrated in Bengali households and restaurants, often enjoyed during festivals and family gatherings.

BengaliINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 lb fresh prawns
1 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon coriander
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 tablespoon ginger
1 tablespoon garlic
2 green chilies
5 curry leaves
1 cup grated coconut
1 cup coconut milk
for garnish banana leaves
1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

1

Select the freshest prawns and clean them thoroughly.

2

Prepare a spice paste using turmeric, cumin, coriander, and red chili powder.

3

Marinate the prawns in the spice paste.

4

Extract creamy coconut milk from grated coconut for the curry base.

5

Add ginger, garlic, green chilies, and curry leaves to the coconut milk.

6

Stuff the marinated prawns into a tender green coconut shell.

7

Seal the coconut shell with banana leaves.

8

Steam the stuffed coconut shell to cook the prawns.

Equipment Needed

steamercoconut shell

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freedairy-freenut-freesoy-free

Allergens

shellfishmilk

Also Known As

Daab Chingri
Local Name: দাব চিংড়ি

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