Parwal malai curry

A delicious parwal curry ccoked in curd and spices.

Recipe by BITHICA DAS of SHARJAH, UAE, AE

A traditional bengali recipe. Can be had either with rice or chapathi.

Ingredients non vegetarian 2 servings


    • 10-12 parwals
    • 2 bay leaves
    • 2 green cardamom
    • 1" piece cinnamon
    • 4 cloves
    • 1 tsp. cummin seeds
    • 1 onion, grated
    • 1 tsp. ginger paste
    • 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
    • 2 green chillies, slit
    • salt to taste
    • 1 cup curd, beaten
    • 2 tbsp. +1 tbsp. mustard oil
    • 1 tsp. chopped coriander leaves

    Directions

    1. Scrape the parwals and slit into half. Heat 2 tbsp. oil and shallow fry them till light brown. Keep aside.
    2. Heat 1 tbsp. oil and temper with bay leaves, cummin seeds and the whole garam masala.
    3. Add the grated onion and the ginger paste. Saute till it leaves the  sides of the pan.
    4. Add the turmeric and salt to taste. Stir and add the beaten curd and the slit chillies.
    5. A little water can be added if necessary. Cover and cook till done. Stir at intervals.
    6. Serve, garnished with coriander leaves.

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