Andaman Shrimp

• Medium shrimp- 1 lb (shelled & deveined)
• Medium onions- 2 (finely chopped)
• Garlic- 2 cloves (finely chopped)
• Green chilies- 2 (cut lengthwise)
• Red chili powder- 1 tsp
• Black peppercorns- 1 tsp
• Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
• Mustard seeds- 1 tsp
• Cumin seeds- 1 tsp
• Curry leaves- 5
• Tamarind pulp- 1 tablespoons
• Coconut milk- 1/4 cup
• Salt to taste
• Oil

Soak the tamarind in 1/2 cup of hot water for 10 minutes. Strain and reserve the liquid.

Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds and cumin seeds. When they start to pop add curry leaves and fry for few seconds. Then add the onions, garlic & peppercorns. When they are soft, mix the coconut milk, tamarind liquid, red chili powder, turmeric powder & salt. Cover & cook for 10 minutes over medium low heat. Now add the shrimp & simmer cook until they are cooked.