Shrimp Madras

Shrimp Madras
Shrimp Madras
Sheenga Chat Here is a wonderful recipe of the chettinad (the business community) of Madras whose food often reflects a fusion of northern and southern flavors. In this shrimp preparation, for example, both Curry Powder and Garam Masala are used to achieve intriguingly complex results.
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Indian Milk/Cream Sauté Quick & Easy Shrimp Curry Watercress
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon curry powder
  • coarse salt to taste
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • Carbohydrate 4 g(1%)
  • Cholesterol 214 mg(71%)
  • Fat 8 g(13%)
  • Fiber 1 g(3%)
  • Protein 25 g(50%)
  • Saturated Fat 3 g(17%)
  • Sodium 1016 mg(42%)
  • Calories 193

Preparation 1. Place the shrimp in a bowl. Add the Curry Powder, Garam Masala, kari leaves, garlic, and oil and crumble over shrimps. 2. Heat a frying pan over high heat until very hot. Add the shrimps and sear, shaking and tossing, for 1 minute, or until they begin to turn pink and curl up. Whisk the tomato paste into the coconut milk and add to the shrimps. Continue to cook until the sauce is reduced to a glaze and the shrimps are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and lemon juice and turn off the heat. 3. Spread the watercress on a plate and mound the shrimps on top of it. Serve immediately. Introduction to Indian Cooking, Ten Speed Press

Preparation 1. Place the shrimp in a bowl. Add the Curry Powder, Garam Masala, kari leaves, garlic, and oil and crumble over shrimps. 2. Heat a frying pan over high heat until very hot. Add the shrimps and sear, shaking and tossing, for 1 minute, or until they begin to turn pink and curl up. Whisk the tomato paste into the coconut milk and add to the shrimps. Continue to cook until the sauce is reduced to a glaze and the shrimps are cooked through, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle with salt and lemon juice and turn off the heat. 3. Spread the watercress on a plate and mound the shrimps on top of it. Serve immediately. Introduction to Indian Cooking, Ten Speed Press