Shrimp Dhansak Recipe

Name: Shrimp Dhansak
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces red lentils; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 cardamom pods, crushed; 3 teaspoons mustard seeds; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons turmeric; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 onions, finely chopped; 4 in piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely grated; 3 -4 green chili peppers, deseeded and finely sliced; 1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined; 1 pineapple, peeled and cut into bite size chunks; 8 tomatoes, skinned and roughly chopped; 2 ounces cilantro, finely chopped

Servings: persons

12 ounces red lentils
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 cardamom pods, crushed
3 teaspoons mustard seeds
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 onions, finely chopped
4 in piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely grated
3 -4 green chili peppers, deseeded and finely sliced
1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined
1 pineapple, peeled and cut into bite size chunks
8 tomatoes, skinned and roughly chopped
2 ounces cilantro, finely chopped

1
Put the lentils into a large heavy based pan, season well with salt and black pepper, then pour in enough cold water to cover. Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 mins or until soft. Top up with hot water if they begin to dry out. Drain and put to one side.
2
Meanwhile heat a tbs of the oil in a large frying pan, add the dried spices and cook, stirring all the time for 2 mins or until the seeds pop. Stir in the onions, ginger, garlic and chilies and cook for 5 mins or until soft and fragrant.
3
Add the remaining oil to the pan, then add the shrimp. Raise the heat and cook, stirring occasionally for 6-8 mins or until the shrimp have turned pink. Stir through the pineapple, add the lentils and tomatoes and a little hot water so the mixture is slightly sloppy and simmer for 5 minutes.
4
Season again with salt and pepper, stir through the cilantro and serve.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 12 ounces red lentils, salt and pepper, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 6 cardamom pods, crushed, and more.

Yes, Shrimp Dhansak 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Shrimp Dhansak

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