Steamed Ridge Gourd and Prawns – 35-Minute Recipe
A fragrant Bengali dish that pairs tender ridge gourd and succulent prawns in a creamy, spiced yogurt coating, all steamed to perfection. The gentle steam brings out the natural sweetness of the vegetables while the yogurt paste adds a subtle tang and depth of flavor. Ideal for a comforting family dinner that showcases the simplicity and elegance of traditional Bengali cooking.
Recipe by Arpita | Creative Artist· Structured by ReelsMeals
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Ingredients
- ridge gourd
- shrimp
- okra
- yogurt
- yellow spice paste
Instructions
- 1Cut the ridge gourd into thin slices.
- 2Wash the sliced ridge gourd pieces thoroughly.
- 3Mix the yellow spice paste with yogurt to create a creamy marination.
- 4Coat the peeled shrimp and whole okra pods with the prepared yogurt‑spice mixture.
- 5Steam the marinated ridge gourd, shrimp, and okra until cooked through.
- 6Serve the steamed vegetables and prawns hot, optionally with white rice.
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Slice before washing
Cut the ridge gourd into thin slices first, then wash the pieces thoroughly.
Combine yogurt and spice paste first
Mix the yellow spice paste with yogurt before coating the shrimp and okra.
Steam until cooked through
Steam the marinated ridge gourd, shrimp, and okra until they are fully cooked.
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- How long does it take to make Steamed Ridge Gourd and Prawns?
- About 35 minutes in total: 20 minutes of prep and 15 minutes of cooking.
- How many servings does this Steamed Ridge Gourd and Prawns recipe make?
- This recipe makes 4 servings as written; ingredient quantities on this page can be scaled.
- Where does this Steamed Ridge Gourd and Prawns recipe come from?
- It was shared by Arpita | Creative Artist on instagram.com. ReelsMeals structured the original post into this step-by-step card; the original is linked above.