Ingredients :
1
kg raw shrimps, remove shells and devein
2
teaspoons dried shrimp powder
4
tablespoons cooking oil
2 large onions, chopped finely
2
cloves garlic, chopped finely
1 teaspoon chili powder
2
teaspoons paprika
1/4
teaspoon turmeric, ground
1/2
cup water
2
teaspoons sugar
1
tablespoon tomato paste
Salt to taste
Method :
Heat a heavy frying pan with oil and fry
the onions and garlic over low heat until soft. When oil begins to float
to the surface, add the chili powder, paprika, turmeric and salt to
taste, and fry for 1 minute. Add the dried shrimp powder and the raw
shrimps. Stir and fry for another 3 minutes. Add water, cover with a lid
and simmer for 5 minutes. Stir in the tomato paste and sugar. Cook
uncovered for a few minutes longer until gravy thickens and dark reddish
brown. The gravy should be dry enough to coat the shrimps. Serve hot
with steamed white rice.
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