Prawn Masala in Green Coconut (Daab Chingri) in Microwave

Today I'll be describing you about Prawn Masala in Green Coconut shell which is a delicacy of Bengalis. It's very simple to prepare, but you will be delighted to taste this delicious dish. In this preparation prawns are being cooked inside the coconut shell with coconut flesh and mustard.     

PRAWN MASALA IN GREEN COCONUT (DAAB CHINGRI)

Servings: 3

Ingredients:

Prawn – 250 gms

Green Coconut with flesh inside – 1 big

Mustard seeds – 2 tbsp

Poppy seeds – 2 tbsp

Green Chili – 5, seedless

Salt – as per taste

Mustard Oil – 2 tbsp

Preparation:

Collect Green Coconut with Flesh inside. Cut the coconut from the side and give it almost a square shape. Cut the upside with a big round shape to open the top and also cut the bottom so that the coconut can stand straight inside the microwave.

Remonve the coconut flesh add the flesh in a bowl, also add mustard seeds & poppy seeds (both the seeds has to be soaked in water for 30 mints), Green Chili (2 pieces), Salt. Put all in a grinder and make a paste.

In a pan heat oil and fry marinated (marinate with salt & a pinch of turmeric powder) prawns lightly.

Mix the paste with fried prawns and put the mixture inside the coconut shell, add mustard Oil (1 tsp), Green Chili (3 pieces-half cut) and cover the top of the coconut, put it in the microwave. Microwave for 20 minutes.

It is simple but a tasty and delicious recipe.