Authentic and Easy Shrimp Curry

Ingredients

• 0.25 cups vegetable oil
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 10 freshs curry leaves , Optional
• 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 0.67 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons ground turmeric
• 1 tomato , finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground red chile pepper
• 2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
• 0.25 cups water
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• chopped fresh cilantro to taste

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a wok or large saucepan over nearly high heat. Add the onions; cook and stir until browned. Mix in the curry leaves, then season with the ginger garlic paste, coriander and salt. Cook and stir for 1 minute.

2. 2

   Season with salt and turmeric, then mix in the tomato, chile powder, shrimp and water. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until shrimp are opaque. Taste and adjust salt and chile powder if necessary. Season with garam masala, stir and remove from the heat.

3. 3

   Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with flat bread or rice.