Perfect Shrimp Curry / Prawn curry

Ingredients

Shrimp

• Shrimp – 2 lbs (approximately 30 jumbo shrimp)
• Oil – 3 tbsp
• Ginger Paste – 2 tsp
• Garlic Paste – 2 tsp
• Onion – 1 large, finely chopped
• Green Chilies – 2, finely chopped
• Tomato – 2, pureed
• Curry Leaves – 10
• Salt – to taste

Spice Powders

• Red Chili Powder – 1 tsp
• Turmeric Powder – ½ tsp
• Coriander Powder – ¾ tsp
• Cumin Powder – ¼ tsp
• Garam Masala – ½ tsp

Dry Garam Masala

• Cloves – 4
• Cinnamon – 1 inch
• Green Cardamom – 3
• Black Cardamom – 1

Garam Masala Powder – Prepare and Keep Aside

• Cloves – 3
• Cinnamon – 2 inches
• Peppercorns – 15
• Green Cardamom – 2
• Black Cardamom – 1
• Coriander Seeds – 1½ tbsp

Preparation: Grind all the garam masala powder ingredients into a fine powder and keep aside. Use as needed.

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Method

1. Heat oil in a pan. Add the dry garam masala and fry for 1 minute.
2. Add the chopped onions and green chilies. Sauté until the onions turn light brown.
3. Add the shrimp and fry well until the shrimp release their water and the excess moisture evaporates.
4. Add the ginger and garlic paste. Fry well until the raw smell disappears.
5. Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, salt, coriander powder, and cumin powder. Mix well.
6. Add the tomato puree and curry leaves. Mix well, cover with a lid, and cook for 5 minutes.
7. Add the garam masala powder and mix well. Cover and cook on low heat for 5 minutes, or until the oil starts to separate.
8. Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot.