Bengali Chingri Malai Curry Shrimp Milk Curry

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My mom being bengali taught me how to make this recipe that i love to eat during winter time.

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Steps

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Make a paste of turmeric , 1 tablespoon mustard oil , and salt.

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Apply the mixture to the shrimp.

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Cover and refrigerate for at least an hour.

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Heat the remaining oil in a medium-sized saute pan over medium heat and saute the marinated shrimp for 3 minutes.

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Remove from heat and keep aside.

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Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

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Add mustard seeds , cloves , cinnamon stick , and bay leaf.

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Cook , stirring constantly until it is toasted and fragrant.

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Add chopped onions and cook till it is translucent.

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Add cayenne pepper and 1 / 2 cup water and cook until the oil separates.

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Lower the heat and add the coconut milk and the sauteed shrimp.

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Simmer until the shrimp are cooked.

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Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with fresh coriander leaves and eat it with basmati rice.

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Ingredients

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medium shrimp, turmeric powder, mustard oil, vegetable oil, onion, mustard seeds, clove, cinnamon sticks, bay leaf, cayenne pepper, coconut milk, fresh coriander leaves, salt