Dal Chingri (Bengali Style Channa Dal And Prawns) Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Dal Chingri recipe, wash thoroughly and boil the channa dal with 2 cups of water, salt and turmeric

Step 2: I usually lower the flame after first whistle and let it simmer for 8 minutes

Step 3: Let the steam escape naturally and keep aside

Step 4: In a separate sauce pan, blanch your vegetables by boiling 4-5 cups of water with a pinch of salt, add carrot and cauliflower to it

Step 5: Boil for 2 minutes and turn off the heat, let it stand covered for 5 minutes

Step 6: Drain the water and keep aside the vegetables

Step 7: Heat mustard oil in a heavy bottom pan, add prawns and sauté till they turn slightly pink

Step 8: Remove prawns from the oil and add all the tempering ingredients including coconut

Step 9: Sauté till fragrant & the coconut turns slightly brown

Step 10: Add tomato and steamed vegetables to the above and sauté for 2-3 minutes

Step 11: Add salt, sugar and chilli powder to it and continue to sauté till on medium heat till oil separates out

Step 12: Add boiled dal to the above and bring to boil

Step 13: Add fried prawns, coconut milk and simmer for 5 minutes

Step 14: Add green chillies & garam masala and immediately turn off the heat

Step 15: Let it stand for 10 minutes and it is ready to be served

Step 16: Serve Dal Chingri with hot steamed rice for a healthy and delicious weekday meal