Masala de crevettes de Madras

Ingrédients

• 1 lb large Shrimp / Prawn
• 4 small Onion (finely chopped (200 gm))
• 1 large Tomato (finely chopped (150 gm))
• 8-10 garlic pods (40 gm)
• 2 ” ginger (15 gm)
• 3 Green Chili
• 2 teaspoon Chili Powder (as per taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon Turmeric Powder
• Salt to taste
• 3 1/2 teaspoon Coriander Powder
• 1 teaspoon Coarsely ground Black Pepper
• 2 tablespoon Oil
• 1/4 teaspoon Fennel seeds
• 2 1/2 cup Water
• Few teaspoon of lemon juice (for cleaning shrimp)

Préparation

1. 1

   Clean, wash and devein Shrimp/prawns. Add some salt and turmeric powder whilst cleaning. In a small bowl add some water, lemon juice and let the shrimp soak for 5 minutes. Turmeric, salt and lemon juice helps to remove any germs and odour from shrimp. This cleaning method applies to all seafoods.

2. 2

   Grind ginger garlic into a smooth paste.

3. 3

   In a large kadai/wok add oil. When it is hot add fennel seeds. When it splutters add finely chopped onion, salt and saute until golden brown and reduces in volume.

4. 4

   Then add turmeric powder, finely chopped tomato and saute until it turns mushy.

5. 5

   Add ginger garlic paste and saute until oil separates.

6. 6

   Then add red chili powder, coriander powder and saute for a minute.

7. 7

   Add water and bring it to boil for 2-3 minutes.

8. 8

   Add coarsely ground black pepper powder. Stir it well.

9. 9

   Add shrimp/prawns and cook until well done.

10. 10

    Remove it from flame. Close the lid and allow the flavors to marry well. Longer you wait the better is the tastes 😀

11. 11

    Serve it with rice or rotis.