Title: Shrimp in Coconut Milk
Categories: Fish
Yield: 4 Servings
| 1 1/2 | lb | Large raw shrimp |
| 1 | tb | Ghee (or oil) |
| 2 | | Medium onions, thinly sliced |
| 2 | | Cloves garlic (crushed) |
| 1 | ts | Finely grated fresh ginger |
| 2 | | Fresh red or green chilies ( |
| 1 | ts | Ground turmeric |
| 8 | | Curry leaves |
| 2 | c | Coconut milk |
| 1 | ts | Salt |
| | | Lemon juice to taste |
Wash shrimp, shell and de-vein. Heat ghee and fry onions> garlic and
ginger until onions are soft but do not let them brown. Add chilies,
turmeric, and curry leaves and fry 1 minute longer. Add coconut milk and
salt and stir while bringing to simmering point. Simmer uncovered for 10
minutes, then add shrimp and cook 10-15 minutes more. Remove from heat and
add lemon juice to taste.
Chez J.