Chingri Mach Shorshe Bhape ( Shrimp Mustard Curry)
November 20, 2012

Bengali style steamed shrimp with coconut and mustard curry. This is a quick recipe made using the microwave.

Cuisine Bengali
Course Main Course
Serves 4
Method Microwave
Difficulty Easy
Cook Time 20  minutes
  • Cuisine Bengali
  • Course Main Course
  • Serves 4
  • Method Microwave
  • Difficulty Easy
  • Cook Time 20  minutes
Ingredients
shrimp or prawn
400   grams
mustard oil
4   tablespoon
salt
1   teaspoon
turmeric powder
1/2   teaspoon
green chili
4  
grated coconut
2   tablespoon
mustard powder
4   teaspoon
Instructions

1. Either scrap 1/2 coconut shell for grated coconut or buy from store. Also make a paste of green chili. Also mix the prawns with turmeric powder and salt.

2. Make a paste of mustard powder with little water and little salt about 10 minutes before (Add approx 3-4 table spoon of water to the mustard powder and 1/4 tea spoon of salt).

3. Add the mustard paste, chili paste and shredded coconut to the prawn mix.

4. Add the mustard oil and mix it well.

5. Put the bowl in the microwave (Make sure the bowl is microwave proof). Microwave for 5 minutes approximately.

6. Take out the bowl and turn the prawns in the bowl to expose other sides and add salt to taste

7. Microwave for another 5 minutes.