Kerala Scallop Curry

Always inspired by what I read and see! I REALLY enjoyed this (in my opinion) restaurant quality recipe! Original recipe came from here: *** always give credit where it is due http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1326/kerala-prawn-curry This recipe can and will make (substituting prawns as well) all year!

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 3-4

Ingredients

• 2  red chilies
• 1  small onion
• 2 1⁄2 cm fresh ginger
• 1  tablespoon  vegetable oil
• 1  teaspoon black mustard seeds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
• 1⁄2 teaspoon turmeric
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cracked black pepper
• 300  g scallops
• 270  ml coconut milk
•  lime
•  cilantro

Directions

1. In a food processor blend the chillies, ginger, and onion with 3 tbsp water – until mix forms a paste.
2. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a wok, when hot add the mustard and fenugreek seeds, fry for 10 seconds. Add the chilli paste and fry for 5 minutes, adding water if it starts to stick to pan.
3. Add turmeric and black peppercorns and fry the spices for a few seconds. Add the shrimp and the coconut milk. Cook until the scallops are done (about 3 - 4 minutes) is cooked through and the curry is thoroughly heated through. Splash lime juice on top, and finish with sprinkle of cilantro.and ENJOY!
4. NOTE: I used 100 grams as a serving but you can easily increase that for a main dish.