Reposting recipe for ongoing events....pls find the details below....
Also known as Fresh Water lobster, they are extremely flavorful and little sweet in taste . This dish is preferably prepared with Black mustard seeds as it's intense aroma and the heat always add a kick to your dishes. Can use Yellow mustard seeds instead if you want less heat going in.
Preparation time : 5 to 7 minutes
Preparation :
Since I made this dish just before Diwali, hence sending it for the event “CC- Festive Food” organized by Srav's Culinary concept
WISHING YOU ALL A VERY HAPPY & PROSPEROUS DIWALI !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I'm back with this delicious and super simple Recipe of Indian Scampi or Golda Chingri which is an absolute favorite among the Bengalis.

Also known as Fresh Water lobster, they are extremely flavorful and little sweet in taste . This dish is preferably prepared with Black mustard seeds as it's intense aroma and the heat always add a kick to your dishes. Can use Yellow mustard seeds instead if you want less heat going in.
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| Just love these gorgeous Lobsters !!! |
Preparation time : 5 to 7 minutes
Cooking time : 20 minutes
Serves : 4

Ingredients :
- 2 lb. Lobster (comes to almost 3 to 4 in number)
- 2 tbsp Black mustard seeds / Yellow mustard seeds
- 1 tbsp poppy seeds
- 2 green chilies
- 2 medium sized onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Black mustard seeds
- 1 tbsp turmeric powder
- Salt to taste
- Mustard oil , preferably used

Preparation :
- Cut and clean the Lobsters thoroughly. Marinade with Salt and turmeric powder. Keep for 5 minutes.
- In the mean time grind the black / yellow mustard seeds, poppy seeds and green chilies together to a fine paste .(IMPORTANT : Before use , add a little water to the paste and strain out the black skin of the mustard seeds , else the curry might turn bitter once cooked . If you are using yellow mustard seeds instead, you need not do this process. )
- Shallow fry the lobsters, keep aside.
- Next in a wide bottomed non stick skillet, heat 2 tbsp mustard oil, add 1 tsp of black mustard, once it starts to sputter, add the chopped onions and saute till it turns a light golden brown color. Add turmeric and fry for another minute or until the raw smell vanishes.
- Next add 2 cups of water and salt and bring to a boil, add the paste to it and mix it well.
- Add the fried lobster , cover and cook till the curry becomes semi thick but pouring consistency.
- Enjoy the curry with hot rice. Even goes well with Roti/ Parathas.
Since I made this dish just before Diwali, hence sending it for the event “CC- Festive Food” organized by Srav's Culinary concept
Reposting this recipe for Food of the month contest hosted by Food Corner

also sending for the event Christmas Delicacy hosted by Julie of Erivum Puliyumm

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Lobster Curry looks super tempting...
ReplyDeleteOMG. that looks yummm. I love love love lobster :)
ReplyDeletethat dish looks so good! we make a similar curry with crab! never tried lobster... in fact I wonder if we get good lobster in Bangalore... ur daughter's expression is so cute and funny at the same time... did she like the curry?
ReplyDeleteDelicious lobster masala. Your princess expression is really cute. Wish you and family a happy and prosperous Diwali.
ReplyDeletepardon while I drool, amazing!
ReplyDeleteThat looks delicious! I love the last picture, LOL.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Rosa
Looks delicious !! thanks for linking to my event !!
ReplyDeleteOngoing Event - Festive Food
Lobsters look very fresh and the curry looks yummy as well.
ReplyDeleteHappy Diwali wishes too...
ReplyDeleteThat is so flavorful and yummy! Happy Diwali to you and family...
ReplyDeleteHi Sonali,
ReplyDeletethanks for being in touch again after so long. Hope everything is fine with you and Happy Deepavali to everyone at home.
That thick gravy is simply delicious looking and my hubby will go gaga, must try as I have been looking for a similar recipe. I will give a try with fish for a change.
hi sonali,
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looks so delicious and tempting...lovely clicks dear ...
ReplyDeleteLOoks so yummy!
ReplyDeletei loved your daughters expression :) :)...!!!
ReplyDeletei love everything mustardy!nice recipe..luks so yumm!!
i am totally in for these....i wonder if i can get these here...will look for them....love ur daughter's expression! curry looks absolutely delish!
ReplyDeleteExotic recipe!
ReplyDeleteUSMasala
Happy Diwali! Your lobster dish looks delicious! And your daughter's reaction is so cute! :)
ReplyDeleteWelcome back.The curry looks yummy.
ReplyDeleteyummy!!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! The dish is scrumptious and tempting...BTW, that 'instantaneous reaction'...Priceless LOL!
ReplyDeleteYummy lobster dish! Outstanding :)
ReplyDeleteI hope you had a fantastic Diwali!
looks so easy to prepare and delicious...lovely mouthwatering preparation!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fascinating dish. It is so different from anything in my experience, which is part of what makes it appealing.
ReplyDeletethanks a ton everybody for all your kind wishes....
ReplyDeletethanks nava for your concern...yes we all r doing good now...
ReplyDeleteyes Sarah...my daughter loved the curry very much !
heyy...this one looks so tempting and delicious....will surely try this sometime and I loved your daughter's expression, very cute!!..
ReplyDeleteYum ....nice recipe
ReplyDeleteLOL, that picture of your daughter looks so funny, I love her reaction :D. I hope you had a happy divali, your food looks excellent!
ReplyDelete*kisses* HH
Luv ur space and the recipes too. Thanks for the add and Glad to follow U
ReplyDeleteI am going to try this...thanks for sharing dear...
ReplyDeleterecipe sounds soooooooper dooooooooper delicious..;)
Tasty Appetite
The curry has such a rich color and looks & sounds so yummy.Loved your daughters expression-She does enjoy eating these right ?
ReplyDeleteyes...she loved those Lobsters...though she's not very fond of prawns !
ReplyDeleteGood to see you here Sonali, Welcome Back!! Hope you all are doing good. Love your daughter's expression, probably mine would be same, as I have never seen such Big Lobsters for real, OMG!! :-)
ReplyDelete-Mythreyi
Yum! Yum! Yum!
curry looks tempting..
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Food Corner
wow..yummy delicious...
ReplyDeleteThanx for linking it to my event Ongoing Event- Christmas Delicacy(15Nov-31Dec 2011)
This curry looks yum! I put one of my votes for this gravy on the contest conducted by Food corner!
ReplyDeleteLobster looks rich..
ReplyDeleteMustard sauce is so tempting,but Lobster,err...I can take a bite ..
Not a big fan of sea food..
But loving your style and Presentation!!!!
I'm not a bog fan of sea food but this looks amazing !!
ReplyDeleteThe lobsters featured in this dish are easily available all over Bengal. These are essentially harvested in Bengal for the local market, but most importantly for Export. You can get it in other metros of India, but you will have to go to a big fishmonger or your bigger supermarkets. For those of you in Bangalore, try the Madivala Fish Market or Madivala Total. I am certain you will get it there. Also use the exact same method to cook Elish(Hilsa) or smaller prawns. Its all good as all Bengali's would know ;).
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