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Bhagalpur Jhinga Palya
🇮🇳 Indian

Bhagalpur Jhinga Palya

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Bhagalpur cooking — Bhagalpur Jhinga Palya brings a elaichi touch with a classic palya finish. About 34 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 19 min Cook 15 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Saltto taste
  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Turmeric Powder1/2 tsp
  • Prawns350 g, cleaned
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

  7. 7

    Serve with rice or roti.

Chef's tip

Serve hot with roti, rice, or soft paratha.

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Watch how it's made

Video: Bihari Jhinga Machli Curry/बिहारी स्टाइल झींगा मछली बनाने का बहुत ही स्वादिष्ट तरीका/Fish Recipe · on YouTube