Shrimps in Coconut Milk

Shrimps in Coconut Milk

Ingredients :

750 g raw jumbo shrimps

1 tablespoon ghee

3 cloves garlic, crushed

2 medium onions, sliced thinly

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated finely

2 fresh red chilies, slit and seeded

1 teaspoon ground turmeric

9 curry leaves

1 teaspoon salt

2 cups coconut milk

Lemon juice to taste

 Method :

Wash the shrimps well. Do not remove the shell to retain more flavor. Heat a wok with ghee and fry the onions, garlic and ginger until the onions are soft but not brown. Add chilies, curry leaves and turmeric. Fry for another minute longer. Add coconut milk and salt to taste. Stir while bring to a simmering point. Simmer without a lid for 10 minutes. Then add the shrimps and cook for 10-15 minutes. Remove and add lemon to taste before serving.