Pepe Chingri Recipe - Green Papaya Prawn Curry Recipe

Step 1: To begin making the Pepe Chingri recipe, firstly wash, peel and cut green papaya into medium pieces and keep it aside

Step 2: Wash and clean prawns nicely under running water, strain and keep aside

Step 3: Heat 1 tablespoon of mustard oil in a non-stick pan and saute the prawns with 1/2 teaspoon salt and turmeric for few minutes

Step 4: Collect and keep aside

Step 5: Heat oil in a heavy bottomed pan and also add the leftover oil after frying prawns

Step 6: Add bay leaf and just after 3 to 4 seconds, add onion paste and fry till raw smell goes off and onion turns golden in colour

Step 7: Add turmeric powder, red chilli powder and salt

Step 8: Add green papaya pieces and mix well

Step 9: Cover the lid and cook for 3 to 4 minutes

Step 10: Now add prawns and enough water to make a curry

Step 11: Let the Pepe Chingri Curry come to a boil, simmer the flames and cook with lid closed till papaya softens

Step 12: Once done, Turn off the gas and garnish the Pepe Chingri with fresh coriander

Step 13: Serve Pepe Chingri with hot steamed rice for a perfect weekday lunch or dinner