Sunday, March 4, 2012

South Indian Shrimp Curry

 
 Recipe from http://www.mediterrasian.com/delicious_recipes_curry.htm



2 tablespoons canola or peanut oil
1 onion—chopped
2 cloves garlic—finely chopped
1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
2 teaspoons cumin
1½ teaspoons turmeric
1 teaspoon paprika
½ teaspoon chili powder
1 cup canned tomatoes—chopped
1 cup coconut milk
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup basmati rice
16 large uncooked shrimp (prawns)—peeled
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (coriander)
2 tablespoons lemon juice


HEAT the oil in a large saucepan over a medium heat and cook the onion for 8 minutes, stirring occasionally.
 ADD the garlic, ginger, cumin, turmeric, paprika and chili powder and cook, stirring, for a minute. 
ADD the tomatoes, coconut milk and salt and bring to the boil. 
REDUCE the heat to medium and simmer, uncovered, for 8 minutes. 
WHILE the curry simmers, cook the rice (see Cooking rice). 
ADD the shrimp and cilantro to the curry, cover with a lid, and simmer for another 4 minutes, then stir in the lemon juice. 
SERVE on a bed of rice.