Prawn Malai Curry

I love prawns / shrimps and like to prepare them in a curd gravy (Malai Curry) or steamed (Bhapa). Well Prawn Malai Curry is one of the popular mouth watering delicacy of Bengal, served with steamed rice, daals and curries.

I tried the instructions given in the microwave cookbook, altered a little (I didnt use mustard paste / sauce) but it turned out just as delicious....

align="justify">Ingredients:

• 300 gms (10-12) medium sized prawns (deveined & washed)
• 1/2 cup coconut milk
• 1/2 cup curd (beaten)
• 2 tbsp onion paste
• 1-1/2 tbsp mustard oil
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• 2 tsp salt (to taste)

Procedure:

1. Take the prawns in a bowl and add the ingredients of the marinade (coconut milk, curd, turmeric, salt and red chilli powder). Mix well and keep aside for 30 mins.
2. In a microwave safe bowl, heat oil at 100% power for 30 secs. Add the onion paste and microwave at 100% power for 4 mins (keep stirring in between).
3. Add the marinated prawns. Cover and microwave at 60% power for 8 mins. (Stir after 4 mins).
4. Allow to stand covered for 5 mins. Serve hot with steamed rice.