Shrimp Masala

Recipe Ingredients

4 tablespoons	60ml	Oil - divided
16 cups	1000g / 35oz	Coarsely-chopped white onions - (4 large)
3 cups	438g / 15oz	Garlic cloves - finely chopped (large)
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Cumin seeds
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Ajowan seeds
		= (available in most Indian markets)
2 tablespoons	30ml	Ground coriander
2 tablespoons	30ml	Ground cumin
1 tablespoon	15ml	Turmeric
1 teaspoon	5ml	Kashmiri chile powder - or to taste
		= (available in most Indian markets)
1/2 cup	118ml	Coconut milk
1/2 cup	118ml	Canned tomato puree
2 tablespoons	30ml	Grated coconut powder
		= (available in most Indian markets)
2 teaspoons	10ml	Salt
1/4 teaspoon	1.3ml	Freshly-ground white pepper
32 teaspoons	160ml	Black tiger shrimp - (16/20 per lb) - peeled (large)
1/2 cup	8g / 0.3oz	Chopped cilantro leaves

Recipe Instructions

Make an onion puree by heating 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large pan over medium heat, adding the onions and cooking until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool slightly, then place in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Set aside.

Heat a heavy pan. Add the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil, the garlic, cumin seeds and ajowan seeds and cook until lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Add the onion puree, ground coriander, ground cumin, turmeric and chile powder and cook until bubbling. Add the coconut milk, tomato puree, grated coconut powder, salt and pepper.

Cook 5 minutes, then add the shrimp and cilantro. Cook 7 to 10 minutes, or until the shrimp are cooked through. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve in a medium bowl, garnished with a sprig of cilantro and a sprinkle of grated coconut powder on top. Accompany with steamed basmati rice.

This recipe yields 4 servings.

Each serving: 549 calories; 51 grams protein; 26 grams carbohydrates; 8 grams fiber; 27 grams fat; 10 grams saturated fat; 345 mg cholesterol; 1,536 mg sodium.

Source:
The Los Angeles Times, 08-06-2003

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