Ingredients
For 6 servings. All ingredients are generic, never brand names.
- Chinigura rice, soaked500 g
- Ghee4 tbsp
- Onions, sliced2
- Ginger paste1 tbsp
- Water900 ml
- Salt1 1/2 tsp
- Sugar1 tsp
- Cinnamon stick1
- Cardamom pods4
- Cloves4
- Bay leaves2
- Prawns600 g
- Yogurt100 g
Method
- FryFry onions and whole spices in ghee, add ginger.
- MainCook prawns in yogurt masala 5 minutes and layer with rice.
- RiceAdd rice, water, salt and sugar; cover and cook 20 minutes on low.
- RestRest 10 minutes.
Nutrition per serving
| Calories | 460 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 17.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 73.0 g |
| Fat | 10.0 g |
| Fibre | 2.1 g |
| Sugar | 3.7 g |
| Sodium | 666 mg |
| Saturated fat | 5.9 g |
| Serving size | about 370 g |
Estimated from the ingredients; actual values vary with brands and portion sizes.
Allergens
Contains Milk, Shellfish. Use halal-certified meat and poultry.
Quick answers
How long does Chingri Polao take to make?
About 1 h in total: 20 min of preparation and 30 min of cooking, plus 10 min resting.
How many calories are in Chingri Polao?
About 460 kcal per serving, with 18 g of protein. The recipe makes 6 servings of about 370 g each.
Which allergens does Chingri Polao contain?
Based on its ingredients it contains Milk, Shellfish. Always check the labels of packaged ingredients.
Where is Chingri Polao from?
Chingri Polao is a main course from Bangladesh. Prawn polao.