RECIPES OF PAKISTAN

Masala Shrimp (Shrimp in Tomato Sauce)

Ingredients

450 gm

1 medium

1/3 cup

1 tsp

1 tbsp

1/2 tsp

2 medium

1 tsp

1 tsp

1 tsp

1 tsp

2 tbsp

2

King sized prawn (or shrimp)
Onion (skinned and finely chopped)
Oil
Fresh ginger paste
Garlic paste
Turmeric 
Tomatoes (coarsely chopped)               
Salt
Chili powder (to taste)
Coriander powder
Garam masala
Fresh coriander (chopped) (for garnishing)
Green chilies (chopped) (for garnishing)

1. Shell the prawns, remove the head and remove the vein and keep aside

2. Heat oil in a heavy based saucepan

3. Add the onions, ginger and garlic and stir frequently, fry for 10-12 minutes until the onions are a light golden color

4. Add chili powder, turmeric, salt, garam masala and coriander powder (Add 3-4 tablespoons of water along with the spices, to prevent the spices from burning.

5. Stirring frequently, fry the mixture for another minute, then add the tomatoes

6. Still stirring frequently, fry the onion mixture for about 8-10 minutes until the tomatoes are reduced to a pulp (Add a little water, if necessary, to prevent the mixture from sticking to the bottom of the pan)

7. Keep frying until the oil begins to separate

8. Add the prawns and continue stirring and frying for 5 minutes or until the prawns are tender (Add little water if necessary)

9. Garnish with coriander leaves and green chili

10. Serve hot with chapatis or naan or paratha or idiappam or plain rice