Bhaja Muger Dal diye Lau Chingri (Bottle Gourd Prawns Curry - Bengali Style)
Description
Cooking Time
Preparation Time :15 Min
Cook Time : 20 Min
Total Time : 35 Min
Ingredients
Serves : 3
1 medium size bottle gourd, finely chopped
1/4 cup moong dal, dry roasted, washed & drained
8-10 medium size prawns, cleaned, washed & drained
3 tbsp. mustard oil
1 tsp. cumin seeds
2 bay leaves
2 green chilies, slit
1/2 tsp. salt or to taste
1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1 tsp. sugar (opt)
1 tsp. roasted cumin powder
1 tbsp. ghee
2-3 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
Directions
Marinate the prawns with a pinch of salt and turmeric powder for 5-10 minutes. Heat 1 tbsp. oil and saute the prawns till it changes colour. Drain and keep aside.
Heat remaining oil and temper with cumin seeds and bay leaves. Saute for a few seconds. Add the chopped bottle gourd, roasted dal, fried prawns and all the dry spices.
Mix everything well and cook, covered till done. Sprinkle water and keep stirring at intervals.
When done, add ghee and coriander leaves. Give it a stir and serve with plain steamed rice or chapatis.