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SHRIMP SAMBAL

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Servings: 4
Author: Meena, www.hookedonheat.com

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp light cooking oil
  • 2-3 large garlic cloves finely chopped
  • 1 large onion finely sliced
  • 1/2 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp coriander powder
  • 1/4 tsp turmeric powder
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp tamarind concentrate
  • 2 medium tomatoes finely chopped
  • salt to taste
  • 15-20 medium-sized shrimp peeled and deveined
  • chopped green onions for garnish

Instructions

  • Heat oil in a large non-stick pan and sauté garlic and onions till soft and lightly browned. Add in spices and fry for a few seconds.
  • Stir in tomato paste and tamarind concentrate, and fry for a few seconds to mix well with the spices and onions. Throw in chopped tomatoes, season with salt and cook covered till tomatoes start to soften and pulp.
  • Slowly add in the shrimp, and stir-fry with the tomato mixture to coat. Cook covered for a few minutes till shrimp is cooked through, garnish and serve warm.