Indian Shrimp Fried Rice
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- Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
250gms.old Basmati Rice35-40raw medium Shrimp100gms.Shallots(Red Onions)Salt to taste3tsps.Coriander-Cumin Powder2tsps.Garam Masala Powder(Everest/Shaan/MDH Brand)2tsps.Cumin Seeds2tsps.Asafoetida(Hing)Powder3tbsps.Sunflower OilMASALA PASTE0.5 bunch fresh Coriander Leaves(Cilantro)10sprigs of fresh Mint7-10 medium hot Green Chillies2.5tbsps.Ginger-Garlic Paste2 Lemons for juiceGARDEN SALAD2Carrots(3"-4" long)2 Oriental Radishes(4" long)2 White Cucumbers(3"-4" long)2 medium firm ripe Tomatoes2 medium Shallots(Red Onions)0.5bunch of fresh Coriander(Cilantro)Leaves5-6sprigs of fresh Mint1cup fresh plain YoghurtSalt to tasteDash of Black Pepper
PREPARATION
Pick and wash the Rice.Drain to remove all the Water from it.Measure Water twice the amount of Rice in a pan and set aside.
Slice the Shallots finely lengthwise.Grind together the Ginger-Garlic, hot Green Chillies,Mint Leaves and half the Coriander Leaves to a fine paste with the Lemon Juice for the Masala Paste .Chop remaining fresh Mint and Coriander Leaves fine.
Shell, devein and wash the Shrimp. Marinate the Shrimp in the ground Masala Paste with a dash of Salt for 15-20 minutes.
METHOD
Boil the measured Water for the Rice and set aside.
Heat Oil in a wok.Add the Cumin seeds and Asafoetida Powder.When these sputter lower flame and add the finely sliced Shallots.Saute till golden and crisp.Add the drained Rice and fry till browned. Sprinkle in the Coriander-Cumin Powder and saute for 1 minute more.Add marinated Shrimp and fry for 2-3 minutes. Pour in the hot measured Water and boil on high heat till two thirds liquid is absorbed.Lower flame and stir in the Garam Masala,finely chopped Coriander Leaves and Salt to taste.Cover and simmer till fully cooked.Serve hot with fresh Garden Salad.
GARDEN SALAD
Slice the Cucumbers,Carrots,White Radishes, Tomatoes and Shallots fine lengthwise.Mix in Salt to taste,a dash of Black Pepper Powder , finely chopped fresh Mint,Sugar,finely chopped Coriander Leaves and plain Yoghurt.Serve with the Shrimp Fried Rice.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KOMAL53.
Pick and wash the Rice.Drain to remove all the Water from it.Measure Water twice the amount of Rice in a pan and set aside.
Slice the Shallots finely lengthwise.Grind together the Ginger-Garlic, hot Green Chillies,Mint Leaves and half the Coriander Leaves to a fine paste with the Lemon Juice for the Masala Paste .Chop remaining fresh Mint and Coriander Leaves fine.
Shell, devein and wash the Shrimp. Marinate the Shrimp in the ground Masala Paste with a dash of Salt for 15-20 minutes.
METHOD
Boil the measured Water for the Rice and set aside.
Heat Oil in a wok.Add the Cumin seeds and Asafoetida Powder.When these sputter lower flame and add the finely sliced Shallots.Saute till golden and crisp.Add the drained Rice and fry till browned. Sprinkle in the Coriander-Cumin Powder and saute for 1 minute more.Add marinated Shrimp and fry for 2-3 minutes. Pour in the hot measured Water and boil on high heat till two thirds liquid is absorbed.Lower flame and stir in the Garam Masala,finely chopped Coriander Leaves and Salt to taste.Cover and simmer till fully cooked.Serve hot with fresh Garden Salad.
GARDEN SALAD
Slice the Cucumbers,Carrots,White Radishes, Tomatoes and Shallots fine lengthwise.Mix in Salt to taste,a dash of Black Pepper Powder , finely chopped fresh Mint,Sugar,finely chopped Coriander Leaves and plain Yoghurt.Serve with the Shrimp Fried Rice.
Number of Servings: 4
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user KOMAL53.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 480.5
- Total Fat: 14.5 g
- Cholesterol: 87.8 mg
- Sodium: 203.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 71.4 g
- Dietary Fiber: 6.0 g
- Protein: 21.7 g
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