Bengali Shrimp Masala Recipe

Name: Bengali Shrimp Masala
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 2 pounds peeled, deveined shrimp (smaller is better here, don't go for the jumbo prawns); 1/2 pound cauliflower, chopped; 1/2 cup ghee or vegetable oil; 1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions; 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 2 teaspoons ground coriander; 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika; 1/4 cup plain yogurt (full fat is best); 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 10 ounces frozen peas; Basmati rice, to serve

Servings: persons

1/2 teaspoon turmeric
2 pounds peeled, deveined shrimp (smaller is better here, don't go for the jumbo prawns)
1/2 pound cauliflower, chopped
1/2 cup ghee or vegetable oil
1 1/2 cups finely chopped onions
3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1/4 cup plain yogurt (full fat is best)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
1/4 cup heavy cream
10 ounces frozen peas
Basmati rice, to serve

1
Bring 1 quart of water to boil. Add turmeric, shrimp, and cauliflower; cook for 3-4 minutes, until shrimp are just done. Drain the shrimp and cauliflower while reserving the turmeric water, and set aside.
2
Heat ghee in a large pan over high heat, and add onions. Fry onions until they turn golden brown and translucent, stirring constantly. Add garlic and cook for another minute.
3
Reduce heat, add cumin, coriander and paprika. Stir together, then add half the reserved cooking liquid. Increase heat and boil uncovered for about 10 minutes.
4
Add the remaining liquid and boil for another 20 minutes, until the sauce is thick.
5
Add yogurt, salt, and red pepper flakes. Cook for another 2-3 minutes.
6
Add shrimp and cauliflower back in, and cook until shrimp is heated through.
7
Turn off heat, add peas and heavy cream, mix, and let rest for at least 15 minutes before you serve it over basmati rice.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 teaspoon turmeric, 2 pounds peeled, deveined shrimp (smaller is better here, don't go for the jumbo prawns), 1/2 pound cauliflower, chopped, 1/2 cup ghee or vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Bengali Shrimp Masala falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Bengali Shrimp Masala

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