Shrimp And Bhindi Curry
This curry is the simplest of all. Made by the Goan Mangalorean communities, you can also find similar recipes in many Konkan and coastal regions. I made the same recipe with Fish.
Ingredients
| For shrimp: | ||
| Shrimp | 500 Gram | |
| Salt | To Taste | |
| Chilli powder | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Turmeric powder | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| For masala: | ||
| Kashmiri chilies | 6 | |
| Tamarind | 1 Inch (soaked in 1/2 cup hot water) | |
| Cumin seeds | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Coriander seeds | 1 Tablespoon | |
| Ginger pieces | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Fresh garlic | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Onion | 1/4 Cup (4 tbs) | |
| Coarse salt | 1 Teaspoon | |
| Water | 2 Cup (32 tbs) (for grinding) | |
| Turmeric powder | 1/2 Teaspoon | |
| Shredded fresh coconut/Frozen coconut | 1/2 Cup (8 tbs) | |
| For bhindi: | ||
| Green chillies | 3 | |
| Kokam petals | 5 | |
| Okra | 300 Gram |
Directions
GETTING READY:
1. Soak the red chillies in hot water overnight.
2. Marinate the Shrimp with the salt, chilli & turmeric powder and keep aside.
MAKING:
3. Remove the stems and grind with all the other ingredients adding water a little at a time.
4. Once you have a smooth paste, strain it, reserve all the liquid and add the solids back into the food processor with more water and strain again.
5. Repeat this process a few times till all the solids have turned into a smooth gravy.
6. Heat some oil and shallow fry the Shrimp on both sides and remove.
7. Add the gravy to the pot and also this to come to a rolling boil.
8. Add the green chillies & kokam
9. Add the Okra and cook for 7 - 10 mins.
10. Add the Shrimp back in and allow to cook completely covered.
SERVING:
11. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe Summary
