Shrimp Masala

Name: Shrimp Masala
Ingredients: 2 Tablespoons Oil; 1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds; 1 whole Medium Onion, Sliced; 2 teaspoons Ground Garlic; 2 teaspoons Ground Ginger; 2 sprigs Curry Leaves, Divided; 3 whole Red Chillies, Crushed; 2 teaspoons Coriander; 1/2 teaspoons Cumin; 1 pinch Turmeric; 1 Tablespoon Vinegar; 1 whole Medium Tomato, Diced; 1 pound Large Shrimp, Shelled And Deveined; 1 teaspoon Salt (or More To Taste); 1/2 cups Grated Coconut Or Dried Unsweetened Coconut; 2 whole Red Chilies

16 ingredients

15 steps

Ingredients

2 Tablespoons Oil
1 teaspoon Mustard Seeds
1 whole Medium Onion, Sliced
2 teaspoons Ground Garlic
2 teaspoons Ground Ginger
2 sprigs Curry Leaves, Divided
3 whole Red Chillies, Crushed
2 teaspoons Coriander
1/2 teaspoons Cumin
1 pinch Turmeric
1 Tablespoon Vinegar
1 whole Medium Tomato, Diced
1 pound Large Shrimp, Shelled And Deveined
1 teaspoon Salt (or More To Taste)
1/2 cups Grated Coconut Or Dried Unsweetened Coconut
2 whole Red Chilies

Directions

1

Heat oil in skillet.
2

When oil is hot, temper (fry) mustard seeds.
3

On medium heat, saute onions until translucent.
4

Add garlic, ginger and cook until soft and lightly browned.
5

Add 1 curry leaf sprig.
6

Add crushed chillies, coriander, cumin, and turmeric, stirring until cooked and oil separates from the masala.
7

Stir in vinegar and cook until liquid is slightly reduced.
8

Stir in the tomatoes, cook until wilted and soft.
9

Add the shrimp, stir and evenly turn.
10

Add salt.
11

Cook shrimp through, turning once or twice, about 4-5 minutes per side.
12

Take off heat.
13

In a separate sauce pan, fry the coconut and whole chillies and curry leaves of the remaining sprig.
14

Allow the coconut to get a toasted brown and take off heat.
15

Pour over the the shrimp.