Sarson Bhara Kekda (Shrimp With Mustard)

A Bengali dish that features turmeric without the other curry ingredients. Adapted from Woman's Day Encyclopedia of Cookery.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  tablespoons ground mustard
• 1  teaspoon ground turmeric
•  water
• 1⁄4 cup  mustard oil (any cooking oil may be substituted)
• 1  large onion, grated
• 1 1⁄2 lbs shrimp, shelled and deveined
• 1  tablespoon hot green chili pepper, minced
• 1  teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Combine mustard and turmeric with enough water to make a paste.
2. Combine all ingredients in a pan.
3. Cover and cook over low heat until shrimp just turn opaque, 5-10 minutes.