Name: Chingri Machher Bati chachchari recipe by Soma Mukherjee at BetterButter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Small size prawns or shrimps- 24-25; Potatoes 2 small to medium; Onions 1 medium size chopped; Garlic 2 cloves; Poppy seeds 3 teaspoon; Mustard seeds 1 teaspoon; Termaric 1 teaspoon; Red cilli powder 1/2 teaspoon (optional); Salt as required; Green cilli 3-4 (as you like); Mustard oil - about 3 table spoon

ABOUT Chingri Machher Bati chachchari RECIPE

There are so many different types of chingri machh (Prawns/shrimp) recipes in bengali cuisine, this is one of them. Its easy to cook but too good in taste. Try this delicious recipe you will love it.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Small size prawns or shrimps- 24-25
Potatoes 2 small to medium
Onions 1 medium size chopped
Garlic 2 cloves
Poppy seeds 3 teaspoon
Mustard seeds 1 teaspoon
Termaric 1 teaspoon
Red cilli powder 1/2 teaspoon (optional)
Salt as required
Green cilli 3-4 (as you like)
Mustard oil - about 3 table spoon

Instructions

Clean prawns. Remove the thread from the and rince thoroughly.
Rub with salt, termaric.
Pill and cut potatoes in small cubes.
Chop onions in small size
Make a paste of poppy seeds , mustard seeds garlic and a green cilli
Now in a cooking container mix all - Prawns, potatoes , onions , mashala paste, Red cilli powder salt and little termaric powder. Add 1cup of water
Add mustard oil and green cilli slits
Cover with a lid and cook on medium flame.
After 20 minutes remove the cover and check. If potatoes well cooked then spread little mustard oil and cover again.
After 5 minutes switched off the flame. Don't remove the cover
Leave it for 5-10 minutes.
Serve hot with Steamed rice with lemon slice and fresh green cilli.

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