Coconut Shrimp (Chingree in Coconut)
2 pounds shrimp 2 tablespoons vegetable oil 1 tablespoon black mustard seeds 1-4 tablespoons Garlic Puree 2 teaspoons Ginger Puree 1 medium onion, peeled and cut into rings 1/4 cup coconut cream 1 tablespoon flaked coconut, ground to a powder 3/4 cup milk juice of 1 lemon 1-3 fresh hot peppers, chopped (to taste) salt to taste
Spices (Roasted and Ground): 2 teaspoons coriander 1/4 teaspoon fenugreek 1 teaspoon black peppercorns 6 curry leaves 1-2 teaspoons water De-head, shell, devein, wash, and dry the shrimp. Make a paste of the spices, using a little water. Heat the oil, fry the mustard seeds, the garlic puree, and ginger puree, then the spice paste, each for 1 minute, one after the other. Add the onion rings and fry until translucent, then add the two coconuts and the milk. Stir-fry for 2 minutes, then add the lemon juice, hot peppers, and salt. When simmering, add the shrimp. Stir-fry for 10 minutes, then serve.
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