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Pui Chingri

Sabarna Roy Choudhury Barir Pui Chingri

Pui Chingri - Pui Shaak or Malabar spinach cooked with shrimps and a medley of vegetables. Humble and earthy, yet finger-licking delicious. Heirloom recipe of the Sabarna Roy Choudhurys. Enjoy !!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course Main Course

Ingredients
  

  • 12-15 medium sized prawns de-shelled and de-veined
  • 300 g pui shaak or malabar spinach
  • 3/4 cup potato cut into cubes
  • 3/4 cup pumpkin cut into cubes
  • 3/4 cup ridgegourd cut into cubes
  • 1 tsp panch phoron
  • 3-4 dry red chilies
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1.5 tsp red chili powder
  • 5 tbsp mustard oil
  • sugar to taste
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Remove the pui leaves from the stems, wash thoroughly, roughly chop and keep aside. If the stems are tender, cut into 1- 1.5 inch long pieces, wash thoroughly and keep aside. If not tender, I would recommend avoiding using the stems.
  • Marinate the prawns with a little salt and turmeric powder, keep aside.
  • Heat 1 tbsp oil in a frying pan, fry the prawns. Keep aside.
  • In another pan, heat the remaining mustard oil, throw in the red chilies and panchforon. Allow the spices to splutter.
  • Add all the vegetables, saute over a medium flame for 5-7 minutes.
  • Sprinkle the red chili powder, a little salt and the remaining turmeric powder, saute for a couple of minutes.
  • Now add the chopped pui leaves and stems, cook over a medium flame. Do not add any water. The pui and the vegetables shall release a lot of water and shall get cooked in their own juices. Continue to cook till the pui and vegetables are almost done.
  • Throw in the prawns (along with oil in the pan). Give it a hearty mix.
  • Add the sugar, adjust seasonings. Cook for another 3-4 minutes. Serve hot.
Keyword Bengali Fish Curry