South Indian Shrimp Curry
photo by PaulaG
- Ready In:
- 50mins
- Ingredients:
- 17
- Serves:
-
4
ingredients
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 pinch cumin seed
- 1⁄2 teaspoon mustard seeds
- 1 pinch fenugreek seeds or 1/4 teaspoon ground fenugreek
- 4 garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon ginger, peeled and finely chopped (about 2in piece)
- 10 curry leaves (optional)
- 2 onions, peeled and chopped
- 1 lime, zest and juice
- 1 tablespoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon turmeric
- 2 red chili peppers, finely chopped (deseeded if you want less heat)
- 4 tomatoes, chopped
- 1 3⁄4 cups coconut milk
- 14 ounces large raw shrimp, peeled
- sea salt
- cilantro, leaves picked
directions
- Heat a wide pan over a medium heat and add a splash of oil. Throw in the cumin, mustard and fenugreek seeds (leave the ground fenugreek until later if using).
- When the seeds start to pop add the garlic, ginger, curry leaves if using and onions.
- Cook gently for 10-15 mins or until the onions turn soft and golden.
- Add the lime zest, ground coriander, turmeric, ground fenugreek (if using), half the chili and after a few seconds, the tomatoes.
- Cook gently for 10 mins so you have a paste, then add 2 tablespoons of water and the coconut milk.
- Bring to the boil, add the shrimp and simmer for 5 mins until they are cooked.
- Season with sea salt, add the lime juice, transfer to bowls and sprinkle over the remaining chili and cilantro leaves.
- Serve.
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Reviews
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The most time consuming part of this recipe is the prep work but it is well worth it. The end result is a highly seasoned dish that is very attractive to serve. I used canned diced cut tomatoes that were drained and red pepper flakes as I didn't have fresh chili on hand. I topped off the curry with saffron rice and sliced green onions.
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English_Rose
United Kingdom
I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)