Indian Stir-Fried Shrimp In Cream Sauce (Bhagari Jhinga) Recipe

Name: Indian Stir-Fried Shrimp In Cream Sauce (Bhagari Jhinga)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon white sugar; 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper; 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro; 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 cup coconut milk; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 teaspoon black mustard seed; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined; 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 tablespoon cold water

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon tomato paste
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 cup coconut milk
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon black mustard seed
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1 tablespoon cold water

1
In a medium bowl, stir together tomato paste, salt, sugar, garam masala, ground cumin seed, ground red pepper, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, and coconut milk. Set coconut sauce aside.
2
Heat oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add the mustard seeds, and cook until they begin to pop. Immediately stir in garlic, and cook until garlic begins to brown. Add shrimp, and cook until shrimp is opaque; this should take only a minute or two. Pour the coconut sauce over the shrimp; cook until the sauce begins to simmer. In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water; stir into the sauce, and continue cooking until thick.

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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 tablespoon tomato paste, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon white sugar, 1 teaspoon garam masala, and more.

Yes, Indian Stir-Fried Shrimp In Cream Sauce (Bhagari Jhinga) 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.

Indian Stir-Fried Shrimp In Cream Sauce (Bhagari Jhinga)

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