Indian · Dinner
Creamy Coconut Shrimp Curry
Shrimp Malai Curry
A Bengali coastal curry of plump shrimp in a fragrant coconut-cream gravy, layered with cardamom, cinnamon, and a touch of raisin sweetness.
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10 minsPrep
20 minsCook
30 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
385Calories
28gProtein
22gFat
18gCarbs
5gSugar
2gFiber
680mgSodium
172mgChol
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Instructions
1
Prep
Pat 400g shrimp dry. Toss with 0.5 tsp salt and 0.5 tsp turmeric; rest 5 minutes. Purée 220g yellow onion to smooth paste. Measure ginger paste (2 tsp), garlic paste (1 tsp), and all spices. Lightly crush 6 cardamom pods. Slit 2 green chillies lengthways.
2
Sear
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp in a single layer and sear 60–90 seconds per side until just pink at edges. Remove and set aside; they will finish cooking later.
3
Toast
Lower heat to medium. Add 2 tbsp ghee with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, and bay leaves. Sizzle 30 seconds until aromatic and fragrant.
4
Saute
Add onion paste and cook 6–7 minutes stirring constantly until moisture cooks off and paste turns light golden. Add ginger and garlic pastes; cook 1 minute until raw smell fades.
5
Bloom
Add chilli powder, cumin, coriander, remaining 0.5 tsp turmeric, and remaining 0.5 tsp salt. Stir 30 seconds with a splash of water to bloom the spices evenly.
6
Simmer
Pour in 300ml coconut milk and 100ml hot water. Add raisins, sugar, and slit green chillies. Simmer 5 minutes on low until gravy becomes glossy. Return shrimp with pan juices; simmer 2–3 minutes on low until shrimp curl tightly and reach 63°C internal—do not overcook.
7
Finish and plate
Stir in 0.5 tsp garam masala off the heat. Rest 1 minute covered. Plate shrimp curry with steamed basmati rice, lime pickle, and roasted papad alongside.
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Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 400g (14.1 oz) large shrimp (16-20 count)
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp turmeric
- 2 tbsp neutral oil
- 2 tbsp ghee
- 1.5 medium yellow onion
- 2 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 6 green cardamom pods
- 2 cinnamon sticks (1-inch pieces)
- 4 cloves
- 2 bay leaves
- 1.5 tsp kashmiri chilli powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 300ml (1 1/4 cup) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tbsp raisins
- 0.5 tsp sugar
- 0.5 tsp garam masala
- 2 green chillies