Chingri Bhapa Paturi

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Ingredients

	250 grams	Prawn , fresh, cleaned and deveined
	4 tablespoons	Mustard paste
	2 tablespoons	Coconut , grated
	2 tablespoons	Mustard oil
	2 tablespoons	Yogurt
	1 teaspoon	Turmeric powder
	1 teaspoon	Red chili powder
	—	Salt , to taste
	3-4	Green Chili , slit
	4	Banana Leaf , cut into squares
	1	String , for tying

Instructions

1. 1 In a mixing bowl, combine mustard paste, grated coconut, mustard oil, yogurt, turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt to taste.
2. 2 Add the cleaned prawns to the mixture and coat them well.
3. 3 Take a piece of banana leaf and place a portion of the prawn mixture in the center.
4. 4 Place a slit green chili on top of the prawns.
5. 5 Fold the banana leaf to make a parcel and tie it securely with a string.
6. 6 Repeat the process for the remaining prawns and banana leaves.
7. 7 Place the parcels in a steamer and steam for about 20-25 minutes until the prawns are cooked through.
8. 8 Serve hot with steamed rice.