Indian Food & Recipes

Lau-Chingri (lauki with prawn) (non-veg)

Ingredients:

• 500 gm Lau (chopped)
• 2 potatoes ( cut into medium pieces)
• 150 gm dressed prawn (medium size)
• 1-bay leaf
• 1-teaspoon cumin seeds
• 1-teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1-teaspoon chilli powder
• 1-teaspoon cumin powder
• 1-teaspoon coriander powder
• Salt & sugar according to taste
• 1-tablespoon mustard oil
• 1/2-cup water
  

Preparation:

1. Heat the oil in a pan and fry the prawn & keep aside.
2. Heat the oil in a pan, add bay-leaf and cumin seeds for sauté.
3. Add potato & fry it some time, then add lau & stir continue.
4. Add turmeric, coriander, cumin powder, salt & sugar to taste and mix well.
5. Add pre-fried prawn & water and cook it 10 min with cover.
6. Open the cover and stir the dish properly.
7. The Lau-chigri is ready to serve with plain steamed rice.