Name: How to make bengali steamed prawns in mustard sauce-Bhaapa Chingri
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 12 min
Total time: 22 min
Ingredients: 500g Prawns or Shrimp; 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp. Salt; 4 green chillies; 1 tbsp. mustard seeds; 1 tbsp. poppy seeds; 1/4 tsp. turmeric powder; 1/2 tsp. Kashmiri red chilli powder; 1/2 cup coconut (grated); 3 tbsp. mustard oil; salt (to taste)

Bhaapa Chingri is a bengali style steamed prawn preparation that is absolutely addictive!

How to make bengali steamed prawns in mustard sauce-Bhaapa Chingri

Author: Nupur Bhattacharya Cooking Method:Steaming Cuisine:Indian, Bengali Courses:Lunch, Dinner Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Dairy Free

Difficulty:BeginnerPrep time: 10 minutesCook time: 12 minutesServings:4 servings

Description

Bhaapa Chingri in Bengali means Prawns/Shrimp steamed in a delicious mustard, poppy seed, coconut paste. Absolutely delicious and flavorful dish that can be made in no time! Pairs perfectly with steaming hot white rice.

Ingredients

Marination

500g Prawns or Shrimp

1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
1/2 tsp. Salt

Other ingredients

4 green chillies

1 tbsp. mustard seeds
1 tbsp. poppy seeds
1/4 tsp. turmeric powder

1/2 tsp. Kashmiri red chilli powder
1/2 cup coconut (grated)
3 tbsp. mustard oil

salt (to taste)

Instructions

Soak mustard seeds and poppy seeds in a quarter cup of water for 10 min at least
Clean and devein the prawns/shrimp

Sprinkle some turmeric powder and salt and set aside
Grind the mustard seeds and poppy seeds
in water till it forms a fine paste
Add grated coconut, 1 green chilli, turmeric powder, kashmiri red chilli powder and salt to the same grinder jar

Add enough water to grind to fine paste (I added 1/2 cup)
Add the paste to the shrimp/prawn
Add 2 tbsp. of mustard oil and mix well with the prawn/shrimp

Steam the prawn/shrimp for 12-15 min
Garnish with another tbsp. of mustard oil and green chillies

Video

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