Chingri Bhaape Recipe

Bengalis and their love for fried food is well-known across the country, but there are many unique steamed delicacies from the region too that are worth your notice. 'Chingri' is a Bengali word for prawns, while 'Bhapa' means steamed in Bengali. The preparation is renowned for its soft and succulent prawns, that have been cooked with coconut milk, poppy seeds, and sugar. 

To enjoy this dish, you must pick the large-sized prawns, like the tiger prawns, and to keep it as authentic as possible, use only mustard oil to cook it. The share pungent notes of mustard and poppy seeds are exquisitely balanced with the mildness of coconut, making for a delightful treat.