Chingri diye Masoor Dal Er Khichuri (Prawn Khichdi - Bengali Style)
Source : Prawn Curry - Heat Oil In A Pan And Temper With Cumin Seeds Amp Dry Red Chilli Add The Onion Ginger And Garlic Saute Till Light Brown Add The Prawn...
PreTime
more Minutes
CookTime
a few Minutes
Yield
Some Servings
Sent by Bethica Das
at : March 26, 2026
Step:
Prawn Curry - Heat oil in a pan and temper with cumin seeds & dry red chilli. Add the onion, ginger and garlic. Saute till light brown.
Add the prawns & all the dry spices. Mix everything well and stir fry on a low flame till the prawns are cooked. When done, keep aside.
Khichuri - Heat 1 tbsp. oil in a pan & saute the veggies (except green peas) till light brown in colour. Drain and keep aside.
Heat remaining oil & temper with bay leaves, red chilies, panch phoron and ginger. Saute for a few seconds.
Add the soaked dal, rice and turmeric powder. Saute for 2 minutes.
Add 4 cups of hot water & bring it to a boil. Cover & simmer till half done.
Add salt, fried veggies, green peas, cashew nuts and almonds. Cover and simmer further till done and all the water is absorbed.
Add the prepared prawn curry & ghee. Give it a stir & switch off the flame.
Garnish with coriander leaves & serve along with papad, lemon wedges, green chilies or / and a side dish.
Ingredients
Khichuri -
1/3 cup masoor (red lentil) dal, soaked for 30 minutes