Chettinad Shrimp Curry
Servings
4
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
30
minutesCalories
300
kcalIngredients
( To Cook Shrimp )
2pounds Shrimp , cleaned
1tbsp Ginger , grated
Curry Leaves
Salt
( To Make the Masala Powder )
1tsp Fennel Seeds
1/4tsp Cumin
1tsp Black Pepper
( To Make the Chettinad Shrimp Curry )
2 Onion , chopped
2tbsp Ginger Garlic paste
2 Tomatoes ,diced
1/2tsp Chilli Powder
1tsp Turmeric Powder
2tbsp Coriander Powder
1tbsp Garam Masala
1tsp Black Pepper Powder
1small stick Cinnamon
3-4 Cloves
3 Cardamom
Curry Leaves
Coriander Leaves
Salt
Directions
- ( To Cook Shrimp )
- In a small pan combine all the ingredients together & cook the Shrimp .
- Keep it on a side .
- ( To Make the Masala Powder )
- Using a Coffee grinder make a fine powder .
- ( To Make the Chettinad Shrimp Curry )
- Heat some Oil in a pan & add the whole spices ( Cinnamon,Cloves,Cardamom)
- Add the Onions & Curry Leaves to the pan & saute until Onion turns golden brown in color .
- Add Ginger Garlic Paste & saute for few mins .
- Add all the Powder’s ( Coriander , Turmeric , Chilli , Garam Masala , Black Pepper & also Fennel , Cumin & Black Pepper Powder )
- Saute the Masala on a low flame for few mins.
- Add the Tomatoes & little water for the gravy .
- Allow it to cook for few min or until the Tomatoes are cooked & mashed .
- If needed add some more water .
- Cook until the Oil starts to flow on the top .
- Add the Shrimp & mix everything well .
- Before turning off the Gas add some fresh Coriander Leaves .
- Serve it hot with some Rice .
Notes
- This is a very spicy recipe . You can adjust the spiciness by lowering the amount of Black Pepper Powder .
- Instead of Shrimp try to use Chicken & make the same Chettinad Chicken , it is yumm………