Pui Saag Chingri
A flavorful combination of Malabar spinach and prawns, Pui Saag Chingri is a beloved Bengali dish often served with steamed rice.
Cuisines
Bengali
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 45 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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250 grams | Malabar Spinach |
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150 grams | Prawn , cleaned and deveined |
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2 tablespoons | Mustard oil |
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1 teaspoon | Panch Phoron |
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1 medium | Potato , peeled and cubed |
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1 medium | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 cloves | Garlic , minced |
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1 inch | Ginger , grated |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 to taste | Salt |
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1 to taste | Sugar |
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1 cup | Water |
Instructions
- 1 Wash the pui saag thoroughly and chop it coarsely.
- 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke, then reduce the heat.
- 3 Add panch phoron and let it splutter.
- 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 5 Add minced garlic and grated ginger, sauté for a minute.
- 6 Add the cubed potatoes and stir-fry for 2-3 minutes.
- 7 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 8 Add the prawns and sauté until they turn pink.
- 9 Add the chopped pui saag and mix well with the spices.
- 10 Pour in water, cover, and let it cook on low heat until the potatoes are tender.
- 11 Add a pinch of sugar to balance the flavors and adjust salt if needed.
- 12 Serve hot with steamed rice.
Tips
For a richer flavor, you can add a few pieces of pumpkin along with the potatoes.