Goan Shrimp Curry
- Number of Servings: 10
Ingredients
2 tsp whole coriander seeds1 tsp whole cumin seeds 8 whole peppercorns1 tsp cayenne pepper1 TBLS bright red paprika1/2 tsp ground turmeric2 tsp peeled and finely grated fresh ginger4 cloves garlic crushed to a pulp2 TBLS corn or peanut oil1 medium onion, very finely chopped14 oz can coconut milk, well shaken3/4 tsp salt or to taste1 TBLS thick tamarind paste or lemon juice1 1/2 pounds medium shrimp
Put the coriander seeds, cumin seed, peppercorns, cayenne pepper, paprika, and turmeric in a clean coffee or spice grinder. Grind as finely as possible, then empty into bowl. Add the ginger, garlic, and about 4 tablespoons of water, or enough to make a thick paste. Stir to mix and set aside.
Pour the oil into a large, nonstick, lidded frying pan or well seasoned wok and set over medium high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion. Stir and fry until the onion is translucent. Add the spice paste. Stir and fry it for 2 minutes. Now add 1 1/2 cups of water and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer, vigorously, for 10 minutes. Add the coconut milk, salt, and tamarind paste. Mix well and bring to a simmer again. Add the shrip and simmer gently, stirring frequently, until they turn opaque.
Serving Size: 8
Number of Servings: 10
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GROOVY07.
Pour the oil into a large, nonstick, lidded frying pan or well seasoned wok and set over medium high heat. When the oil is hot, add the onion. Stir and fry until the onion is translucent. Add the spice paste. Stir and fry it for 2 minutes. Now add 1 1/2 cups of water and bring to a simmer. Cover, reduce the heat to medium-low, and simmer, vigorously, for 10 minutes. Add the coconut milk, salt, and tamarind paste. Mix well and bring to a simmer again. Add the shrip and simmer gently, stirring frequently, until they turn opaque.
Serving Size: 8
Number of Servings: 10
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user GROOVY07.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 113.4
- Total Fat: 4.2 g
- Cholesterol: 132.6 mg
- Sodium: 331.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 3.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g
- Protein: 15.1 g
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