Shrimp with Garlic and Chili (Indian Cuisine)

By qholmes21

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup peanut oil
• 1 onion, chopped
• 6 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/4 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 14 ounces jumbo shrimp, shelled and black veins removed
• 1/4 teaspoon Garam Marsala
• a few cilantro leaves, chopped

Preparation

Step 1

1. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and fry, stirring frequently, 6 to 8 minutes until golden brown. Bring 1/2 cup water to a boil, while the onions fry.

2. Add the garlic, cumin, salt, turmeric, ground coriander, chili powder, and tomato paste to the onion and continue frying, stirring constantly, 1 minute. Tip in the shrimp and fry, stirring 2 to 3 minutes.

3. Pour the boiling water over and fry 1 minute longer or until the shrimp turn opaque and curl.

4. Sprinkle the garam masala and cilantro leaves over the dish. Serve hot with rice.