One of my favourite shrimp recipes-so flavorful, so spicy and so easy to put together.

Ingredients

Shrimp-1 lb [De veined & cleaned]

Onions-1 big finely chopped

Tomatoes-2 big finely chopped

Ginger garlic paste-1 tsp

Garlic-3pods crushed

Green chilis-3 slit

Curry leaves-1 sprig

Sauf/Fennel seeds-1/2 tsp

Oil-2 tbsp

Ghee-2 tsp

Turmeric-1/4 tsp

Red chili powder-1/2 tsp

Spanish paprika-1 tsp

Coriander powder-1/2 tsp

Cumin powder-1/4 tsp

Garam masala powder-1/2 tsp

Coconut milk-1/2 cup

Water-1/2 cup

Cilantro-2 tsp chopped

Lemon juice-2 tsp

Salt to taste

Method

Marinate cleaned shrimp with some salt, turmeric, lemon juice and red chili powder and set aside for at least 20 mins.

Heat oil in a flat skillet, lay the marinated shrimp in an even layer and cook each side for 2 mins, remove from pan and set aside.

To the same skillet, add the ghee and once heated, add the fennel seeds and let it turn golden brown. Now, add the crushed garlic pods and fry for 1 min. Add the green chilis, curry leaves and ginger garlic paste and fry for 1 min. Add the chopped onions and fry till they are golden brown. Now, add the tomatoes and cook till they are soft. Add all the powders and salt, cover and cook for 2 mins on a medium flame.Add water to it and bring it to a boil, now add the coconut milk and mix. Add the cooked shrimp to it and cook for an additional 2 mins  to till the shrimp is curled. Turn off heat.Add lemon juice and gently mix till everything is well combined. Remove to a serving dish, garnish with chopped cilantro and serve as a side dish with chapattis or dosas.