Sanjeev Kapoor

Poricha Konju

Crisp shrimp with curry leaves

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Medium

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By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

  • About

Shrimp fry well, but only if the tender meat is protected from the hot oil. I personally enjoy the soothing flavor of curry leaves in the crisp coating here. Serve the shrimp with a sauce or chutney of your choice.

Ingredients

  • 14 ounces (400 grams) medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed

Method

  1. Wash and drain the shrimp. Pat them dry with an absorbent towel. Put them in a bowl, add the lemon juice and salt, and toss. Set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
  2. Put the curry leaves, chiles, and garlic in a spice grinder with 2 tablespoons water and grind to a smo