Chingudi jhola (Odia: ଚିଙ୍ଗୁଡ଼ି ଝୋଳ) or chungudi jhola (Odia: ଚୁଙ୍ଗୁଡ଼ି ଝୋଳ) is a spicy gravy based prawn curry with different flavours of spices. It is mostly eaten by people of the coastal regions and the areas of River basins of Odisha, India.
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| Alternative names | Chungudi Jhola |
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| Type | Curry |
| Place of origin | Odisha, India |
| Region or state | India |
| Main ingredients | Prawns, mustard oil, garam masala |
Preparation
The curry is prepared by frying the prawns in mustard oil, and then in a mixture of garam masala—including cinnamon. Bay leaves are also used when making the curry. Some variations of chungudi jhola include the use of coconut-cashew paste. The curry includes an abundance of tomato and garlic which gives the curry a reddish hue and spicy flavour.
References
- chingudi jhola tarkari Archived 9 March 2012 at the Wayback Machine