Chingri Bhorta Recipe | Authentic Bangladeshi Mashed Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp mustard oil
• 1 small red onion, finely chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 Thai green chilies, finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp sea salt (or to taste)
• 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp fresh lime juice
• 1/2 tsp roasted cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp sugar
• 1 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
• 1/2 tsp nigella seeds (kalonji)
• 1 tbsp scallions, thinly sliced (for garnish)