Ananya's Bong Kitchen Episode #8Watch the making of Prawn Dhokar Dalna by Ananya Banerjee.Ananya’s new series showcasing Bengal’s special recipes.Prawn Dhokar DalnaIngredients:1 cup Prawns1 cup Chana Dal1 cup Matar Dal1 pinch Hing or asafetida ½ tsp Ginger Paste4-5 Green Chilies1 tsp Cumin Seeds (Jeera)1-2 Bay leaves2 tsp Fresh Cream1 tsp each Red Chilli Powder, Turmerici Powder, Jeera powder1/4 tsp Garam Masala1 cup Mustard Oil1 tsp GheeSalt to tasteMethod: Soak both the Dals for 6-8 hours. Grind to a paste along with 1 Green chilli and Salt. Grind the prawns as well. Heat 2 tbs Mustard Oil. Add the Prawns Paste and immediately add the Dal paste, add Hing ½ tbs Green Chilli Paste and Salt to taste. Sauté till the moisture dries up and the paste leaves the sides of the pan. Place the mixture into an oiled plate. Press it evenly. Cut out diamond shapes from the mixture. Gravy for Dhokar Dalna for which we require a paste.In a jar take chopped Tomatoes, Onions , 1 green Chilli, Ginger & Garlic Paste and grind. Now for making the gravy, heat 2 tsp Mustard oil and 2 tsp Ghee. Add Cumin Seeds, as soon as Cumin start splattering adds the Prawns paste and mix well. Add Red Chilli Powder, Turmerici Powder, Jeera powder and 1 Green Chilli and a bay leaf.Add 1 Cup water and 2 tsp Fresh Cream or Milk. Salt to taste. Let it cook for a minute. Now place the Dhoka Pieces in it. Let it simmer for a bit. Now add authentic Bengali Garam Masala and 1 tsp Ghee.Prawn Dhokar Dalna is ready.(Tip: The bodas or the diamond-shaped lentil cakes absorb moisture very fast. So even if the gravy appears to be a little watery, I would advise to let it be, the ‘bodas’ will eventually soak most of the gravy)For more details and exciting recipes kindly log on to:Website: http://ananyabanerjee.com/index.htmlFacebook:https://www.facebook.com/ananyabanerjeeframes?fref=tsTwitter: https://twitter.com/artyananyaInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ananyaban/
