Bhagari Jhinga - Shrimp in Tomato-Cream Recipe

Name: Bhagari Jhinga - Shrimp in Tomato-Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tbsp (15 ml) tomato puree; 1 tsp (5 ml) salt; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) sugar; 1 tsp (5 ml) garam masala; 1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground roasted cumin seeds (or regular cumin powder); 1/4 tsp (1 ml) chili powder, or to taste; 3 tbsp (45 ml) coriander leaves, finely chopped; 1 fresh green chili pepper, finely chopped; 1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice; 8 oz (224 grm). thick coconut milk, or heavy cream; vegetable oil for stir-frying; 1 tsp (5 ml) mustard seeds; 4 cloves of garlic, minced; 15 fresh curry leaves (can substitute curry powder, but different taste); 1-1/4 lbs (.6 kg). fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined; hot cooked rice

Servings: persons

1 tbsp (15 ml) tomato puree
1 tsp (5 ml) salt
1/2 tsp (2 ml) sugar
1 tsp (5 ml) garam masala
1/2 tsp (2 ml) ground roasted cumin seeds (or regular cumin powder)
1/4 tsp (1 ml) chili powder, or to taste
3 tbsp (45 ml) coriander leaves, finely chopped
1 fresh green chili pepper, finely chopped
1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
8 oz (224 grm). thick coconut milk, or heavy cream
vegetable oil for stir-frying
1 tsp (5 ml) mustard seeds
4 cloves of garlic, minced
15 fresh curry leaves (can substitute curry powder, but different taste)
1-1/4 lbs (.6 kg). fresh shrimp, peeled and deveined
hot cooked rice

1
Put the tomato puree in a bowl.
2
Add the sauce ingredients, but wait on the coconut milk or cream.
3
Mix the tomato mixture well and add one tbsp of water to this.
4
Slowly whisk in the coconut milk or cream and blend well; set aside.
5
Heat a few tbsp of oil in wok or large skillet over moderate-high heat.
6
Add the mustard seeds; when seeds begin to pop, add garlic and curry leaves.
7
Stir-fry until garlic gets lightly golden; add shrimp.
8
Stir-fry until shrimp are just about done and add sauce mixture.
9
Turn heat to medium and gently heat the sauce with the shrimp on a simmer until sauce is heated through.
10
When shrimp and sauce are cooked and heated, remove from heat and serve with rice.

240

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tbsp (15 ml) tomato puree, 1 tsp (5 ml) salt, 1/2 tsp (2 ml) sugar, 1 tsp (5 ml) garam masala, and more.

Yes, Bhagari Jhinga - Shrimp in Tomato-Cream 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.

Bhagari Jhinga - Shrimp in Tomato-Cream

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