Enchor Chingri
Enchor Chingri combines tender jackfruit with prawns in a spicy curry, showcasing a unique blend of textures and flavors.
Cuisines
Bengali
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 40 min
Total: 60 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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250 grams | Jackfruit , green, peeled and cubed |
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150 grams | Prawn , cleaned and deveined |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Sugar |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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1 medium | Tomato , chopped |
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1 inch | Ginger , grated |
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2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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2 pieces | Green Chili , slit |
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1 teaspoon | Garam masala , powder |
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1 cup | Water |
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1 tablespoon | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Marinate the prawns with half of the turmeric powder and a little salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.
- 2 Heat 1 tablespoon of mustard oil in a pan and lightly fry the marinated prawns until they turn pink. Remove and set aside.
- 3 In the same pan, add the remaining mustard oil. Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 4 Add grated ginger, minced garlic, and slit green chilies. Sauté for a minute until fragrant.
- 5 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften and the oil starts to separate.
- 6 Mix in the remaining turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and sugar. Cook for 2 minutes.
- 7 Add the cubed jackfruit and stir well to coat with the spices.
- 8 Pour in the water and add salt to taste. Cover and cook on low heat until the jackfruit is tender.
- 9 Once the jackfruit is cooked, add the fried prawns and garam masala powder. Stir well and cook for another 5 minutes.
- 10 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot with steamed rice.
Tips
For a more authentic flavor, use fresh mustard oil, and adjust the spice levels to your preference.