Hot & Sweet Shrimp

        • Shrimp- 1/2 lb. (peeled & deveined)
        • Onions- 2 (finely chopped)
        • Tomatoes- 2 (finely chopped)
        • Garlic- 3 cloves
        • Green chilies- 5 (chopped)
        • Tamarind pulp- 1 1/2 tsp.
        • Red chili powder- 3/4 tsp
        • Garam masala powder- 1 tsp
        • Cumin powder- 1/2 tsp
        • Coriander powder- 1/2 tsp
        • Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
        • Cumin seeds- 1 tsp
        • Grated Jaggery or brown sugar- 1 tsp
        • A bunch of chopped cilantro (coriander) leaves
        • Curry leaves- 10 (optional)
        • Oil- 1/4 cup
        • Salt to taste

        Soak tamarind in 1/2 cup of hot water for 10 minutes. Remove the seeds and keep the water aside. Grind the green chilies, garlic and cumin seeds to make a paste.

        Heat oil in a pan and fry the onions until soft and add the ground chili-garlic paste and fry for further 2 minutes. Put in the tomatoes and fry until soft. Then add all the spice powders and stir-fry for a minute. Add half of the tamarind water, Jaggery, salt, curry & cilantro leaves. Pour 1/2 cup of water and bring it to a boil. Simmer for 5 minutes. Now add the shrimp and cook until they are completely cooked and the gravy becomes thick. Serve hot.

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