Aam Kasundi Chingri Bhapa (Steamed Mango Mustard Prawn Curry - Bong style)

 

          Check out this traditional & an irresistible Bong delicacy of Prawns delicately steam cooked in a yummy raw mango-kasundi gravy. My all time favorite, this dish is a total amalgamation of the pungency from the bottled mustard paste, the tanginess from the raw mango and the heat from the green chilies. 

          This ridiculously simple and easy to cook dish is a very good option for a nice weekend comfort meal. Drizzle some extra mustard oil if you wish and enjoy it with hot steamed rice. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this classic treat.

          I always opt for this simple recipe whenever I need something quick as prawns being my favorite, does not take too long to cook. 

         All that you need to do, is to mix together a few ingredients along with the prawns and then steam it. Voila!! the dish is ready. 

          This is an absolutely quick fix weekend lunch for your entire family. In fact, it is a great party recipe when you have guests around.

          Hilsa fish, a very popular and yet another delicacy of all Bengalis is also cooked in the similar way. However, you may try with Pomfret or Bhetki too. 

          If kasundi is unavailable, then go ahead and ground 1 tbsp. mustard seeds along with 2 green chilies and salt to taste and proceed with the recipe. So Happy Cooking!!!

• 10-12 medium size prawns, cleaned, deveined and rinsed well
• 2-3 tbsp. kasundi (bottled mustard paste)
• 2-3 tbsp. raw mango paste
• 2 green chilies, chopped
• salt to taste
• 1/2 tsp. turmeric powder
• 1 tbsp. mustard oil
• 2 tbsp. coriander leaves, chopped
• 2 green chilies (opt)

          In a bowl, mix all the above mentioned ingredients along with the prawns. 

          Transfer the contents to a steel container with a lid. Place 2 green chilies on the top if you wish. 

          Pour some water in a pan and place a stand over it. Place the closed steel container over it. 

          Cover the pan and steam cook for 12-15 minutes. While serving, drizzle some extra mustard oil if you wish and serve with hot steamed rice. 

In a bowl, mix all the above mentioned ingredients along with the prawns.

Pour some water in a pan & place a stand over it. Place the closed steel container over it. 

                  Cover the pan & steam cook for 12-15 minutes.

                     When it cools down a little, open the lid.

While serving, drizzle some extra mustard oil if you wish & serve with hot steamed rice.