Sanjeev Kapoor

Adraki Jhinga

Ginger-marinated sautéed shrimp

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

  • About

Adrak is Hindi for “ginger,” and the name of this dish is apt: The shrimp are marinated in a sharp ginger mixture. Serve these with pudina aur dhaniya chutney (mint-and-cilantro chutney).

Ingredients

  • 20 large shrimp, cleaned, heads removed
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 1 tablespoon

Method

  1. Peel and devein the shrimp, keeping the tails intact. Wash, pat dry, and put them in a bowl.
  2. Add the salt, lemon juice, ginger paste, chile paste, and maida, and toss well. Set aside for 15 minutes.
  3. Place a nonstick sauté pan over medium heat and add the oil. When small bubbles appear at the bottom of the pan, add the shrimp along with the mari