Ingredients
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12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
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3 tablespoons plain yogurt
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1 teaspoon paprika
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1 teaspoon garam masala
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1 -2 tablespoon tomato puree
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4 tablespoons coconut milk (can substitute light cream)
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1 teaspoon chili powder
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3/4 cup water
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2 garlic cloves, crushed
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1 teaspoon ginger, grated
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1 cinnamon stick, halved
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4 cardamom pods
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1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon ghee
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salt
Instructions
- (Drain shrimp thoroughly if they have been previously frozen.).
- Mix yoghurt, paprika, garam masala, tomato puree, coconut milk, chilli powder and water in a large bowl.
- Add salt to taste, and set aside.
- Heat oil and add garlic, ginger, cinnamon and cardamoms, saute on low heat.
- Pour in the spice mixture and bring to a boil while stirring intermittently.
- Add the shrimp and cook till pink and firm, stirring constantly and until the sauce starts to thicken.
- Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.