Chingri Capsi

(Prawns with Bell Peppers)

 

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Serving Size: 2 persons

 

 

Ingredients:

Fresh water prawns - 250 g

Capsicum/Bell Pepper - 100 g, cut into 1and 1/2  inch squares

Onion - 1medium (100 g), finely chopped

Ginger - 1 tbsp, grated/paste

Tomato - 1 small (about 50 g), quartered

Kashmiri Chilli Powder - 1 tsp

Coriander Powder - 1 tsp

Tej Pata/Bay leaf - 1

Doi/ Curd - 1 and 1/2 tbsp

Cilantro/Dhonepata - 1 small sprig

Sugar - 1/2 tsp

Salt - To taste

White Oil - 4 tbsp

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preparation:

  1. Clean prawns thoroughly and devein. Rub a pinch of salt and turmeric and keep aside.

  2. Beat doi (curd) with chilli and coriander powders.

 

Cooking procedure:

  1. Heat oil in a kadhai. Fry the prawns for 2-3 minutes and keep aside.

  2. To the same oil, add the chopped onions and fry for 1 minute.

  3. Add ginger paste and fry well with stirring on medium heat for 3 minutes.

  4. Add tej pata and doi/curd (mixed with masala) and fry (on medium heat) for 4 minutes or till oil separates. Sprinkle warm water if required to avoid masala sticking to the bottom of the pan.

  5. Add tomato and fry for 1-2 minutes on medium high heat. Then add capsicum and fry for another 1-2 minutes.

  6. Add 1/2 cup warm water, salt, and sugar and let come to boil. Turn heat to low and then add fried prawns. Simmer for 10-12 minutes (low heat). The capsicum should be cooked but crisp.

  7. Remove from heat and garnish with a sprig of cilantro .

 

Serving Suggestions:

Serve with pulao.