Golden Mustard Prawns With Poppy Bliss Recipe

About this recipe

A traditional Bengali dish combining prawns with mustard-poppy seed paste, cooked in mustard oil for a flavorful, aromatic, and healthy meal.

Ingredients

• 500 g Prawns
• - Mustard Seeds
• 250 Gms Poppy Seeds
• 500 ml Water
• 250g Green Chilli
• 20 g Turmeric Powder
• 200 ml Mustard Oil
• 10G Salt

Instructions

1. Step 1: Grind the soaked mustard seeds and poppy seeds into a smooth paste using a little water. Add 1 green chili during grinding for extra flavor.
2. Step 2: Marinate the cleaned prawns with turmeric powder and a pinch of salt. Set aside for 10 minutes.
3. Step 3: Heat mustard oil in a pan until it reaches a smoking point. Then lower the heat.
4. Step 4: Add the marinated prawns to the oil and sauté for 2-3 minutes until they turn slightly golden. Remove and set aside.
5. Step 5: In the same oil, add the mustard-poppy seed paste, slit green chilies, and a splash of warm water. Cook for 2-3 minutes on medium heat.
6. Step 6: Add the sautéed prawns back into the pan, mix well, and cook for another 5 minutes until the prawns are fully cooked and the gravy thickens.
7. Step 7: Adjust salt and spice levels. Serve hot with steamed rice.