Treat Yourself with Indian Shrimp Curry this Festive Season.

Shrimps are one of the most-loved seafood that people love eating around the world. From Tandoori style to salad and curries, shrimp taste very well no matter which way you cook them. Today, we’re going to talk about Shrimp curry that rules the seafood category of our menu. Whether you invite your guests for a Sunday lunch or plan a family dinner, this delicious curry will leave them asking more. The best part is you don’t have to take all the load of cooking when your guests come over. You can either order Indian food delivery or make this super easy shrimp curry within 45 minutes and treat yourself and your guests this festive season. So, let’s begin cooking.

Cooking Method

Ingredients 

• 2 cups of shrimps (deveined and peeled)

• 2 onion (chopped)

• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste

• 3 tomatoes (puree)

• 3 tbsp grated coconut or ½ cup coconut milk

• 2 green chilies (chopped)

• ½ tsp cumin

• 2-3 cloves

• 1 tbsp coriander powder 

• ½ tsp red chili powder

• ½ tsp turmeric powder

• Salt to taste

• 1 tsp black pepper

• Coriander leaves + Curry leaves

• Oil for cooking

Preparation 

1. Start by marinating shrimps with black pepper powder, salt, ginger-garlic paste. Add the spices like turmeric powder, red chili powder, and coriander powder. Let it rest for 15-20 minutes.

2. Now take a pot and pour some oil and let it heat. Add cumin, cloves and curry leaves together and give them a minute to turn crisp and aromatic. Then, add chopped green chilies and onions and sauté on medium flame until the onions turn brown. Add tomato puree at this stage, stir well and cook for 2-3 minutes.  

3. Add marinated shrimps and cook them on low flame for 4-5 minutes. Add grated coconut or coconut milk in shrimps with a cup of water and some salt. Simmer it on low flame until the shrimps are nearly cooked.

4. The shrimp curry is ready. Garnish the curry with freshly chopped coriander leaves and serve it in a bowl with hot rice.

Though we have several versions of making the shrimp curry in India, we're sure this one will offer you the authentic taste of Indian curries without failing. So, if you’re missing the bold and vibrant curry flavors of the Indian subcontinent, this Indian restaurant in Pleasanton will surely satisfy your taste buds. So, get ready to try these authentic flavors and meet us at India Garden.