Ingredients

• 1 lb medium/large shrimp, cleaned and deveined
• 2 tsp brown mustard seeds
• 1 tbsp Water
• 1/4 cup tbsp finely chopped onion
• 2 green chili (thai), finely chopped (do not discard seeds)
• 1/4 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 3 tbsp mustard coil (can substitute Extra Virgin Olive Oil)
• 1/2 cup and an additional 1/4 tsp salt

Steps

1. Rub the shrimp with the 1/4 cup of salt and set aside for 5-10 minutes.
2. Gently wash away the salt over cold water and pat dry
3. Coarsely ground the mustard seeds and transfer to a stainless steel bowl
4. Add a tablespoon of water and mix thoroughly with the onion, green chili, turmeric, salt, chili powder and oil.
5. Cover the bowl and set the seasoned shrimp aside for 10 minutes.
6. In a large pan (which can hold the stainless bowl) put enough water so that it will come 1/3 up the way of the bowl and bring to boil
7. Put the bowl in the pan and steam covered for about 10 minutes or until the shrimp is translucent.
8. Stir the shrimp once half way through

The “Carne de Vinha d’ Alhos” was first brought to Goa by the Portuguese and became a Goan meal often served during special occasions. The traditional  version is usually made witj pork but here we give you the Bangladeshi version with beef sans wine.

Beef Vindaloo

Ingredients

• Beef, cut into approximately 1″ cubes, 1 pound
• Vegetable oil, 1 Tablespoon
• Onion, finely chopped, 1 Tablespoon
• Garlic, finely chopped, 1 teaspoon
• Ginger powder, 1/2 teaspoon
• Cumin powder, 1 teaspoon
• Coriander powder, 1 1/2 teaspoon
• Turmeric powder, 1 teaspoon
• Mustard seeds, ground into a paste with a bit of water, 1/2 teaspoon
  * Substitute stone ground mustard if you don’t have mustard seeds
• Cayenne chili powder, 2 teaspoons
  * Use less cayenne for less spiciness
• Black pepper, 1/4 teaspoon
• White vinegar, 2 Tablespoons
• Green chili peppers (Thai chilis), 2 cut in half lengthwise, leave seeds in
• Salt, 1 teaspoon
• Water, 1/2 cup

Steps

1. Heat the oil in a saute pan and fry onions until tender and then add garlic, stirring and cooking for 1-2 additional minutes.
2. Add remaining ingredients except for beef and stir fry an additional 3-4 minutes.
3. Add beef and water, stirring to combine. Cover pan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 45 minutes – 1 hour or until beef is tender.

Serves 4-6.