Shrimp Masala

Things you will need:

Chemmeen/Shrimp/Prawn: 2 lbs (You can use the frozen kind) peeled , deveined, cleaned well

Onion- 2 diced

Curry Leaves

Ginger- 1 inch piece, grated

Garlic- 4 or 5 pods minced

Turmeric Powder- 1 tsp

Coriander powder- 1 tbsp

Red Chilli powder – 1 tsp

Green Chillies- 4 or 5 slit in half lengthwise

Cilantro – chopped

Ketchup- 1 tsp

Lime juice – 1 tsp

Oil -1 tbsp

Butter- half stick

Water – 1 cup

Salt to taste

Preparation Method:

Heat oil. Add ginger and garlic.

Once brown , add butter ,onion, curry leaves and green chillies and sauté .

Then add turmeric, coriander, and red chilli powder and stir until it looses its raw smell.

Now add the shrimp ( chemmeen) , salt and water.

Bring this to a boil and cook until shrimp is nice and tender .

Then add ketchup, and let it simmer for 2 minutes.

Now add lime juice and garnish with cilantro.

Shrimp (aka Chemmeen or Prawn) Masala is now ready to be served with warm rice and raita (yoghurt salad).