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Jhinka Masala Shrimp Curry Recipe

	Oldgringo / All my dishes 1 year, 10 months ago Jhinka Masala, Shrimp Curry, a favorite recipe from the Bengal Lancer's Mess. Prep:15m Cook:30m Servings:4	Oldgringo
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Ingredients

1 lb medium shrimp; peeled, tails on

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon turmeric

1/2 teaspoon dried mustard seeds

1 teaspoon dried cumin seeds

4 minced garlic cloves

1 tablespoon peeled, minced fresh ginger

2 dried red chiles

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 tablespoon oil, olive

1 cup diced onion

1-1/2 cups diced tomato meats

1/3 cup water

Directions

Sprinkle shrimp with salt and turmeric. Toss well to coat; cover and set aside for 15 minutes.

Combine mustard, cumin, garlic, ginger, chiles and lemon juice in a blender and puree. Set aside.

Saute onions in oil until soft, about 3 minutes. Add pureed spice mixture and cook, stirring for about 5 minutes. Stir in tomatoes and cook until soft. Add shrimp, stir gently to coat them evenly.

Pour in the water and bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook until shrimp are just opaque, about 5 minutes.

Serve curry over rice.

Note: This dish was popular with the Bengal Lancers Regimental Mess around the turn of the 20st century. (Dish called Jhinka Masala)

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