Mishti Kumra & Lau with Chingri | The Hungry Coderr
Mishti Kumra & Lau with Chingri
15 mins prepServes 4
This flavorful Bengali dish features pumpkin, bottle gourd, and shrimp cooked with an array of spices. The shrimp is first sautéed, then combined with tender vegetables and aromatic spices, making it a perfect accompaniment to rice or roti.
1: In a pan, heat some oil and add green chilies.
2: Add the shrimp along with 1 tsp turmeric and red chili powder. Sauté until the shrimp change color. Remove them from the pan and set aside.
3: In the same pan, add a bit more oil if needed. Add whole spices, followed by ginger and garlic paste. Cook for a few minutes until aromatic.
4: Add chopped onions, the remaining turmeric and red chili powder, and cook until the oil begins to separate.
5: Add cubed pumpkin and bottle gourd. Pour in water, season with salt, and cover. Let it cook until the vegetables are tender.
6: Add the shrimp back in and mix well. Let everything cook together for a few more minutes.
7: Finish with fresh green chilies and chopped cilantro on top. Serve hot with rice or roti.
