My cousin Danielle is taking an Integrative Nutrition class in NY so she’ll be visiting us once a month for the next six months. It’s a nice treat for us to see her because she lives in DC and we typically only see her a couple of times a year at big family gatherings. She was visiting recently on a Saturday night and we decided to try a new recipe. We both enjoy Indian food, so we decided to try this recipe, which ended up being delicious. It was a bit of work to prepare, but well worth the effort. We had a lot of fun cooking together. We opened a nice bottle of wine and had a great time talking while we prepared the meal. My husband and I look forward to her next visit, and so do the boys – they really enjoy playing with her.
I’m going to try this recipe with chicken next. I think it’ll be great. It’s also great for leftovers. I originally served it over rice, but mixed the rice right in for the second go around.
Print This RecipeShrimp with Spiced Masala and Coconut Milk
Adapted from Bon Appetit, September 2001Masala
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups chopped onions
4 large garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons garam masala
1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder
1 1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 28-ounce can diced tomatoes in juice
1 cup plain whole-milk yogurtShrimp
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds uncooked large shrimp, peeled, deveined
1 13 1/2-ounce can unsweetened coconut milk
1/2 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/4 cup chopped green onion tops
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 head cauliflower, cut into florets and steamed
1 can Goya chick peasFor masala:
Heat oil in large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add onions; sauté until deep golden, about 20 minutes. Add garlic and all spices; stir 1 minute. Cool to lukewarm. Puree tomatoes with juices and yogurt in processor until almost smooth. Add onion mixture; puree until almost smooth. Season masala to taste with salt and pepper. (Masala can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)For shrimp:
Heat oil in heavy large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add shrimp and sauté until partially cooked, about 2 minutes. Stir in coconut milk, cilantro, green onions, lemon juice, chick peas, cauliflower and prepared masala. Simmer until shrimp are opaque in center, about 3 minutes longer. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve.Serves 5.