Shrimp Tikka Masala

By Bellacucinam

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 large onion, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger (from one 6-inch piece)
• 1 tablespoon finely grated garlic
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 2 teaspoons garam masala (kalustyans.com)
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 cup water
• 20 large shrimp (about 1 pound), peeled (tails intact) and deveined
• 1/4 cup plain yogurt
• Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Details

Servings 4
Adapted from marthastewart.com

Preparation

Step 1

Heat oil in a Dutch oven or a stockpot over medium heat. Cook onion until golden, about 20 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, tomato paste, garam masala, and chili powder, and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.

Add water and shrimp. Cook until shrimp are opaque and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in yogurt. Season with salt and pepper.