Easy Curried Shrimp

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 10 fresh curry leaves (optional) or curry powder
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh ginger
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground coriander
• 2/3 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• 1 tomato, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon ground red chili pepper
• 2 lbs medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 1/4 cup water (or less if adding frozen cooked shrimp)
• 1 teaspoon garam masala
• chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

1. 1

   Heat the oil in a wok or large saucepan over nearly high heat.

2. 2

   Add the onions; cook and stir until browned.

3. 3

   Mix in the curry leaves (or curry powder), then season with the ginger, garlic, coriander and salt.

4. 4

   Cook and stir for 1 minute.

5. 5

   Season with salt and turmeric, then mix in the tomato, chile powder, shrimp and water.

6. 6

   Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until shrimp are opaque.

7. 7

   Taste and adjust salt and chile powder if necessary.

8. 8

   Season with garam masala, stir and remove from the heat.

9. 9

   Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with flat bread or rice.