Shrimp Roast
 
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Serves: 4 People
Ingredients
For Marinating Shrimp
  • Shrimp, shelled & deveined- 15
  • Chili powder- 1½ tsp
  • Turmeric powder- ¼ tsp
  • Coriander powder- 2 tsp
  • Garam Masala- ¾ sp
  • Salt- 1 tsp
Making Shrimp Roast
  • Coconut Oil- 2 tbsp
  • Onion, chopped- 4
  • Ginger- Garlic paste- 1 tbsp
  • Curry leaves- 1 sprig
  • Tomatoes, chopped- 2
  • Kashmiri chili powder- 1 tsp
  • Black ground pepper- ½ tsp
  • Salt- 1 tsp
  • Cilantro, chopped- 3 tbsp
Instructions
  1. Firstly, let's marinate the shrimp.
  2. To a bowl, combine shrimp with all the spices mentioned 'for marinating shrimp'. Keep aside.
  3. Place a saucepan over medium heat, add oil.
  4. Add chopped onions, season with ½ tsp salt.
  5. Saute for a few minutes.
  6. Add ginger-garlic paste, and curry leaves saute till onions turn golden in color.
  7. Add tomatoes, cook till mashed up.
  8. Add the marinated shrimp.
  9. For a nice vibrant red color, add Kashmiri chili powder, combine well.
  10. Cook covered till shrimp has cooked well and the water dries off.
  11. Open the lid, stir fry over high heat till the roast turns slightly dry.
  12. Add ground pepper, combine well.
  13. Taste and add ½ tsp salt.
  14. Add chopped cilantro, combine well,
  15. Take the pan off the heat and keep it covered for a few minutes.
  16. Serve along with rice, chapati, poori, appam, idiyappam etc.
  17. Absolutely delicious shrimp roast.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/easy-shrimp-dry-roast-kerala-prawns-roast/