Shrimp Masala ( prawn Masala )

Ingredients:

Medium shrimp- 1 lb. (shelled & deveined )
Large onion - 1 (chopped )
Tomato - 1 (chopped )
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tablespoon
Corriander powder (dhania ) -1 tablespoon
Red chili powder- 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
Fennel seeds -1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds- 1/2 tsp
Oil- 1 tablespoon
Curry leaves - few
Corriander leaves -2 tbsp ( chopped )
Salt to taste.

Method:

• Put turmeric and salt to the shrimp and mix well. Set aside for 10 minutes.


• Heat oil in a pan and add the mustard seeds. When they pop, add Fennel seeds for few seconds.


• Then add the onions and fry until soft. Now add Ginger garlic paste fry for a few seconds.


• Add the tomatoes and mix well. Let it fry for couple of minutes.


• Now put the shrimp with red chili powder, corriander powder , turmeric & salt.


• Mix until the shrimp is well coated with the mixture.


• Add little water if the mixture sticks to the bottom of the pan.


• Lower the heat and cook for 7-10 minutes or until the shrimp is cooked.


• Garnish with corriander leaves and curry leaves.


• Serve hot with rice.