Maharashitrian Shrimp (Sukhi Kolmi) (India)

Recipe Ingredients

1 1/4 lbs	567g / 20oz	Raw shrimp - shelled and cleaned
1 teaspoon	5ml	Cayenne powder
1 teaspoon	5ml	Turmeric powder
2 teaspoons	10ml	Coriander powder
		Salt
4 tablespoons	60ml	Corn oil
4		Cloves
4		Cardamom
12		Black peppercorns
2		Onions - , chopped finely (large)
1 1/8 cups	45g / 1.6oz	Fresh fenugreek leaves - (discard stems) chopped

Recipe Instructions

COOKING TIME: 20 minutes

PREPARATION: 1. Drain the shrimp and mix with the powder spices and salt. 2. Heat the oil in a kadai or wok. Add the whole spices and stir a few times, add the onion and stir-fry until golden. Then add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink. 3. Drop in the fenugreek and stir well. Cook over low heat until the shrimp are done. The dish should be dry but should have a creamy flavor because of the fried onions.

NOTE: This dish is a dry, spicy delicacy from the west coast of India.

Source:
Indian Spice Kitchen; Monisha Bharadwaj

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