Homestyle Indian Cooking/Pat Chapman 1998

Shrimp in Green Herbs (Jingha Hara Masala)

Servings Prep. Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
4 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
2 pounds tiny shrimp (200-300 to the pound) 3 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oil salt
green food coloring (optional) PASTA: 1 Spanish onion, peeled and coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves or Cilantro Puree
1 tablespoon Green Masala Paste 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint leaves 2-6 green hot peppers, coarsely chopped (to taste)
1 green bell pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped 2 tablespoons grated fresh coconut



1 For the paste, blend all the ingredients into a paste/puree.
2 Peel, wash, or thaw the shrimp.
3 In a frying pan or wok, heat the ghee or vegetable oil to medium. Add the shrimp and fry for 2-3 minutes, then add the paste.
4 Simmer for about 10-15 minutes. Add a little green food coloring if you want a more vivid green color.

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