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Shrimp in Fried Onion Masala



Shrimp masala is a spicy,semi-dry prawn dish cooked in a thick sauce of ginger,  fried onions and tamarind paste.It is a simple home-style preparation,the recipe handed over to me by my mother. It is quick and easy to make.

Whenever I cook seafood I cannot help remembering my hometown... the beautiful backwaters that adds to its beauty, the lovely boat rides ,the seashore, boats and ferries loaded with fresh catch and my grandmother hurrying to buy fresh fish as soon as the boats reaches the banks of the kayal (backwaters). It was like a ceremonious duty which my grandmother enjoyed and many times felt offended if my father offered to help or plan to go all by himself. Who will not enjoy.... beautiful dawn, light morning breeze,  little gossips and chatting with friends and finally the struggle and  tactics to get the best fish at reasonable price of which she could boast the whole day :)

Ingredients
Shrimp-1b
Fried onion paste- 3/4 cup
Shallots chopped -4-5

Green chilly-2
Ginger- 1 inch
garlic- 5 cloves
Tamarind- a small ball
Garam masala- 1 tsp
Coriander-   1 tsp
Red Chilly- 3
Turmeric- 1/3tsp

Thick coconut milk-1/4 cup
oil
salt to taste



Make a paste of fried onion,roasted coriander, roasted red chilly,garam masala, , ginger and garlic and green chilly. Mix tamarind pulp into the paste.
In a pan heat oil and add curry leaves and thinly sliced ginger. Then add shallots and fry in medium till it becomes golden brown. To this add the masala paste and cook till the oil separates.  Add shrimp and mix well and spread in an even layer and cook. Drizzle coconut milk on top.After a minute use a spatula and gently turn to the other side and cook till both sides are browned up . Allow that to get slightly roasted. Garnish with coriander leaves.

Try this..
Hope you will all enjoy..
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  1. Sayantani Mahapatra MudiSeptember 29, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    am going to make it. you call it simple home food. this is so so tempting....

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  2. My Kitchen AnticsSeptember 29, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    my mouth is watering..really

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  3. Umm MymoonahSeptember 29, 2010 at 11:08 AM

    So spicy and yummy, very tempting one.

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  4. Indian Cuisine BlogrollSeptember 29, 2010 at 11:19 AM

    looks spicy and yummy...i already like your grandmother though i never met her...

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  5. Hamaree RasoiSeptember 29, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    Shrimp masala looks wonderful and inviting.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  6. NithaSeptember 29, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    Really mouthwatering one..

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  7. UmaSeptember 29, 2010 at 11:35 AM

    i make prawns in a similar way.. i'll try adding vinegar next time..
    inviting!

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  8. Priya SureshSeptember 29, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    Wowww droolworthy shrimp masala, mouthwatering here..

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  9. Shabitha KarthikeyanSeptember 29, 2010 at 2:24 PM

    Delicious Shrimp Masala. I have one in my draft for a long time. But did not like the picture. You are tempting me make it again !!

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  10. Vikis KitchenSeptember 29, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    Lovely prawn masal. Enjoyed your memories on homeland...truly a great write up with this nice shrimp.

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  11. SujiSeptember 29, 2010 at 2:49 PM

    My mouth is watering too ...Sujechi....

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  12. SatrupaSeptember 29, 2010 at 3:06 PM

    Shrimp Masala looks so spicy n yummy.

    Cheers n Happy Cooking,
    Satrupa

    http://satrupa-foodforthought.blogspot.com

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  13. aipiSeptember 29, 2010 at 3:47 PM

    Scrumptious shrimp masala..beautiful color!..love the write up too:)

    US Masala

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  14. UnknownSeptember 29, 2010 at 3:53 PM

    This dish looks so gorgeous and delicious....I am going to try it.....very temoting....

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  15. KrishnaveniSeptember 29, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    delicious and tempting picture, great

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  16. HamsiSeptember 29, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    Tempting and is delicious. shrimp masala is inviting me. Thanks for sharing this wonderful masala.
    http://indianyummykitchen.blogspot.com

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  17. Daisy RoshanSeptember 29, 2010 at 7:27 PM

    wow.....spicy.....and very tempting dish...

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  18. RoxanSeptember 29, 2010 at 7:30 PM

    Oh my these look delicious and packed with flavor! My husband and I don't always agree on food but I know we would both agree that this one is a keeper.

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  19. Sreelekha SumeshSeptember 29, 2010 at 8:32 PM

    Ayyoo..kothi varunne..pic kandal avide veenu pokumallo.kidu.

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  20. Sushma MallyaSeptember 29, 2010 at 8:56 PM

    Very nice recipe and it looks mouthwatering..

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  21. Treat and TrickSeptember 29, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    Sounds so spicy and delicious, tempting click too..

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2010 at 3:23 AM

    oh adipoli ayittundu

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  23. Rookie QookieSeptember 30, 2010 at 6:35 AM

    Looks real spicy and am crazy abt spicy food...

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  24. Sarah NaveenSeptember 30, 2010 at 7:36 AM

    So spicy and Yummy!!! oooh!!

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  25. BergamotSeptember 30, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    yumm...mouthwatering....wish I could have them

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  26. NamithaSeptember 30, 2010 at 10:56 AM

    wow..that looks so spicy yumm

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  27. Vikis KitchenSeptember 30, 2010 at 10:58 AM

    Suja, where were you in Piscataway? We moved here by February '10.. (Pleasant view gardens). Missed the opportunity to meet you dear.

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  28. SunithaSeptember 30, 2010 at 12:16 PM

    Awesome, it looks absolutely divine.

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  29. SatyaSeptember 30, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    wow shrimp masala looks ao gorgeous ..

    Satya
    http://www.superyummyrecipes.com

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  30. TorviewtorontoSeptember 30, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    delicious curry

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  31. Aparna S MallyaOctober 1, 2010 at 4:09 AM

    Looks so succulent!

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  32. SrideviOctober 1, 2010 at 6:10 AM

    Prawns Masala looks super yummy....

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  33. UnknownOctober 1, 2010 at 10:04 AM

    Spicy and yummy shrimp masala..u know i am great prawn lover..those looks very tempting!!

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  34. Suja ManojOctober 4, 2010 at 11:43 AM

    Thanks all for stopping by and for your encouraging words:)

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  35. Hadhrami DiasporaMay 20, 2014 at 12:48 AM

    Tried it and its awesome!!

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