East Indian Dried Shrimp Chilli Fry | Kardi Recipe
East Indian Dried Shrimp Recipe with Bottle Masala and basic spices. Serve with rotis or bhakri for a traditional meal.
Equipment
- Fry pan
Ingredients
- ½ cup dried shrimp Kardi
- 2 medium onions sliced or spring onions
- 1- inch ginger
- 5 garlic cloves
- 3 green chillies slit (use as per taste)
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- ½ tsp black pepper powder
- ½ tsp garam masala
- 1 tsp East Indian Bottle Masala
- 1 tbsp vinegar or sour lime juice
- ½ tsp salt adjust to taste
- 3 tbsp Oil for cooking
Instructions
- Wash the dried shrimp well and soak them in water for about 15 minutes. Drain completely.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sauté until they become soft and lightly golden.
- Add the ginger, garlic and green chillies. Cook until the raw smell disappears.
- Stir in the turmeric powder and Bottle Masala. Stir-fry the shrimps with the spices for 2 to 3 minutes. Mix well so they are coated with the masala.
- Add 1/4 cup water, cover and cook till the shrimps turn soft.
- Once done, add black pepper and garam masala powder and stir-fry for a few mintues. Then add vinegar (or squeeze fresh lime juice) and cook for another minute. Taste and adjust the salt if required.
- Finally garnish with coriander leave and serve hot with rotis, bhakri or chapatis.
Notes
- Wash the dried shrimp thoroughly before soaking.
- Do not overcook the shrimp, or they may become chewy.
- Bottle Masala adds authentic East Indian flavour, but if unavailable, you can substitute with extra garam masala and chilli powder.
- Fresh lime juice gives a lovely tangy finish if you don't have vinegar.
- Adjust the number of green chillies according to your spice preference.