Shrimp Curry (Jhinka Masala)

Ingredients:

1 lb. shrimps, peeled and de-veined

1 onion, pureed

1 tsp. ginger paste

1 tsp. garlic paste

1 tomato, pureed

1 tsp. turmeric powder

1 tsp. chillii powder

1 tsp. cumin powder

1 tsp. coriander powder

1 tsp. salt to taste

1 tsp. lemon juice

Cilantro/Coriander leaves

1 tbsp. oil

Preparation:

• Heat oil in a non-stick frying pan and fry the onion, tomato, ginger and garlic, together with cumin and coriander powders and cilantro/coriander leaves for five minutes on medium low heat.
• Add shrimp, turmeric and chilli powders and salt together with half a cup of lukewarm water and cook on medium low heat for twenty five minutes. Keep the pan covered with a lid.
• Stir well to let the shrimps blend with the spices.
• Season with lemon juice, garnish with cilantro/coriander before serving.

1 lb	454 gm
1 tsp	5 ml
1 tbsp	15 ml