Authentic and Easy Shrimp Curry

This is a home-style South Indian shrimp curry recipe from my husband's family. It is simple and quick to make. It contains no coconut so is not sweet, just mostly juicy and as hot as you like it. Serve with basmati rice or an Indian flatbread.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 268 Calories

Ingredients

• ¼ cup water
• ¼ cup vegetable oil
• ⅔ teaspoon salt
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
• 2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• chopped fresh cilantro to taste
• 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
• 10 fresh curry leaves (Optional)
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground red chile pepper

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat the oil in a wok or large saucepan over nearly high heat. Add the onions; cook and stir until browned. Mix in the curry leaves, then season with the ginger garlic paste, coriander and salt. Cook and stir for 1 minute.

Step 2

Season with salt and turmeric, then mix in the tomato, chile powder, shrimp and water. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until shrimp are opaque. Taste and adjust salt and chile powder if necessary. Season with garam masala, stir and remove from the heat.

Step 3

Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with flat bread or rice.