Shrimp Balchao

Shrimp in a sweet-and-sour gravy

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

  • About

This dish from coastal Goa is essentially a pickled shrimp dish, but its sweet-and-sour taste makes it unique. I also make a vegetarian version using paneer. Serve with steamed rice.

Ingredients

  • 40 medium shrimp, shelled and deveined
  • 1 teaspoon table salt
  • 2-inch (

Method

  1. Put the shrimp in a bowl and sprinkle with the salt. Toss once and set aside for 10 minutes.
  2. Put the ginger, garlic, cumin, chiles, cloves, cinnamon, mustard seeds, and vinegar in a food processor, and process to a paste.
  3. Place a medium nonstick sauté pan over medium heat and add the oil. Add the shrimp and fry until they turn pink. Remove with a slotted