Spicy Shrimp (Chingri Maach)

Spicy Shrimp (Chingri Maach)

This Indian (Bengali) spicy shrimp curry can be made with a variable amount of spice, and goes great with basmati rice or naan.

Preparation Time
15 mins
Cooking Time
20 mins
Total Time
35 mins
Calories
215 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Heat oil over medium-high heat in a large skillet, and cook and stir onions until golden brown, about 8 minutes. Stir in tomato and cook for 2 minutes. Stir in garlic paste, turmeric, garam masala, green chile peppers, and salt, and cook for 2 minutes more.
Step 2
Reduce heat to low, add the shrimp, and cook and stir over low heat until the shrimp are bright pink on the outside and the meat is no longer transparent in the center, about 8 minutes. Add a small amount of water if needed; the sauce should be thick. Sprinkle with cilantro.
Spicy Shrimp (Chingri Maach)

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • salt to taste
  • 2 onions, chopped
  • 1 tomato, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon ground turmeric
  • ½ teaspoon garam masala
  • ¼ cup cilantro leaves
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 1 pound peeled and deveined shrimp
  • 2 green chile peppers, seeded and minced

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