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Shorshe chingri bhapa on a plate.

Shorshe Chingri Bhapa

If you're a fan of shrimp and mustard, you're going to love this traditional Indian recipe! It's a dish that stands out as one of the easiest and quickest mustard shrimp recipes in India, taking just 10 minutes to prepare.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Soaking time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine Indian
Servings 2
Calories 359 kcal

Ingredients
 
 

  • 12 large shrimp cleaned and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon yellow mustard seeds
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • 2 green chilies deseeded
  • 30 grams coconut
  • 2 teaspoons sugar omit to make the recipe keto-friendly
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons mustard oil
  • 55 grams yogurt about 1/4 cup
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 2 tablespoons water

Instructions
 

  • Place the black and yellow mustard seeds in a bowl with 1 cup of water. Soak for 2 to 3 hours to soften.
  • In a small blender, grind the poppy seeds into a fine powder. Drain the soaked mustard seeds and add them to the blender along with one green chili, grated coconut, mustard oil, salt, turmeric powder, sugar, and 2 tablespoons of water. Blend until the mixture forms a smooth paste, adding more water as necessary.
  • Transfer the mustard-coconut paste to a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in the yogurt until well combined. Mix in the shrimp and the remaining chopped green chili.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or use a microwave-friendly lid. Microwave on high for 5 minutes, or until the shrimp are fully cooked through.
  • Once cooked, carefully remove the cling film and stir the shrimp curry. Serve hot, accompanied by steamed rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 359kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 19gFat: 27gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 98mgSodium: 88mgPotassium: 379mgFiber: 4gSugar: 7gVitamin A: 6IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 167mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Shorshe Chingri Bhapa
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