Lau Patay Chingri Sundori, A Bengali Old-school Recipe Captures The Essence Of Kolkata; Recipe Inside| Curly Tales

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Bengali-Style Prawns Anyone?

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Ingredients

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Step 1

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Step 2

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Step 3

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Step 4

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Step 5

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When will you make Lau Patay Chingri Sundori?

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