Bhapa Chingri - Mustard Shrimp

Name: Bhapa Chingri - Mustard Shrimp
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons brown mustard seeds or 2 tablespoons black mustard seeds; 1/4 teaspoon turmeric; 2 tablespoons water; 1 tablespoon mustard oil; 2 tablespoons gingerroot, finely slivered; 1 tablespoon green chili, finely slivered; 1 1/4 teaspoons salt (or to taste); 2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

Submitted by Molly53

"A lively-flavored shrimp dish from our local paper. Serve with rice. Mustard oil is available at stores that carry a selection of Indian foods."

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Ready In:: 40mins
Ingredients:: 8
Serves:: 4-6

ingredients

2 tablespoons brown mustard seeds or 2 tablespoons black mustard seeds
¹⁄₄ teaspoon turmeric
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon mustard oil
2 tablespoons gingerroot, finely slivered
1 tablespoon green chili, finely slivered
1 ¹⁄₄ teaspoons salt (or to taste)
2 lbs jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

directions

Grind mustard seeds to a powder.
Place into a large bowl.
Add turmeric and water; put into a bowl large enough to accommodate shrimp.
Stir into a paste and let rest for 15 minutes.
Heat the oil in a skillet to smoking point.
Cool and pour over the mustard/turmeric paste.
Add the ginger, chilies and salt; mix well.
Rinse the shrimp and pat dry.
Toss thoroughly in the mustard mixture.
Transfer to a steamer container and cover tightly with foil.
Set up the steamer,.
When the water comes to a boil, place the dish inside and steam 20 to 25 minutes.