Yera Poondu Masala

Garlic shrimp curry

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

  • About

Another gem from the South Indian state of Kerala, this shrimp curry’s predominant flavor is that of garlic. Of course, you can reduce (or increase) the garlic to suit your palate. Be sure to use fresh garlic here, as that will provide the best taste.

Ingredients

  • 20 to 24 medium shrimp
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • teaspoons

Method

  1. Peel and devein the shrimp and wash them thoroughly under running water. Drain in a colander for 10 minutes. Transfer to a bowl, add the lemon juice and salt, and stir well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put in the refrigerator for 20 minutes to marinate.
  2. Heat a medium nonstick sauté pan over medium heat and dry-roast 4 dried chiles, the coriander, cumin, p