Shrimp in coconut milk
4 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 1½ | pounds | Large raw shrimp |
| 1 | tablespoon | Ghee (or oil) |
| 2 | Medium onions, thinly sliced | |
| 2 | Cloves garlic (crushed) | |
| 1 | teaspoon | Finely grated fresh ginger |
| 2 | Fresh red or green chilies ( | |
| Chez J. | ||
| 1 | teaspoon | Ground turmeric |
| 8 | Curry leaves | |
| 2 | cups | Coconut milk |
| 1 | teaspoon | Salt |
| Lemon juice to taste | ||
Directions
Wash shrimp, shell and de-vein. Heat ghee and fry onions> garlic and ginger until onions are soft but do not let them brown. Add chilies, turmeric, and curry leaves and fry 1 minute longer. Add coconut milk and salt and stir while bringing to simmering point. Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, then add shrimp and cook 10-15 minutes more. Remove from heat and add lemon juice to taste.