Wednesday, December 2, 2009

Chemmeen Masala/ Shrimp Masala




















INGREDIENTS:

  • Shrimp - 1lb
  • Red Onion - 1 large chopped
  • Ginger - 1 inch piece
  • Garlic - 3 cloves
  • Red chilli powder - 2 tsp
  • Corriander powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Cumin powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Fenugreek powder - 1/4 tsp
  • Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
  • Tomato - 2 medium
  • Corriander leaves(optional)
  • Salt
  • Mustard
  • Oil

METHOD:

  • Heat 2-3 tbsp of oil in a pan. Splutter mustard seeds.
  • Saute onions until translucent.
  • Add ginger,garlic slices and fry until the raw smell goes off.
  • Throw in the chopped tomatoes and fry until the oil separates.
  • Put all the powders mix well. Fry in low flame for 2 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp, salt and stir well so that the shrimp gets well coated with the masala.
  • Cover and cook on medium flame for 20 minutes. Mix in between. Add little bit of water if needed.
  • Finally add the chopped corriander leaves, mix well and switch off the stove.
  • Serve with hot rice/chapathi....

Suggestions:

  • I sometimes add tomato ketchup/maggi tomato sauce ...which enhances the flavour....
  • Vegeterians can use cauliflower instead of shrimp...that tastes great too..

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