Easy Dried Shrimp Curry – Authentic East Indian Family Recipe
An Easy Dried Shrimp Recipe with basic ingredients. Makes a perfect weekday meal and pairs well with rice or rice rotis.
Ingredients
- 1 cup dried shrimps washed and soaked for 30 mins
- 1 medium potato cut into desired pieces
- 1 medium onion sliced
- 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
- A few curry leaves
- ¼ tsp hing asafoetida
- 1 tbsp red chilli powder or East Indian Bottle Masala
- ¼ tsp turmeric powder
- ¼ cup tamarind extract from a small ball of tamarind soaked
- 1 cup coconut milk 200 ml or as needed
- Salt to taste
- 2 to 3 tbsp oil
- Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare dried shrimps: Rinse and drain the soaked dried shrimps.
- Sauté onions: Heat oil in a pan. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown. Add curry leaves and ginger-garlic paste. Cook till the raw smell fades.
- Spices: Add hing, turmeric, and red chilli powder or Bottle Masala. Stir for a few seconds.
- Potatoes: Add the chopped potatoes and mix well with the masala.
- Shrimps: Add the dried shrimps and sauté for 3–4 minutes. Add water and cook for 10 to 12 minutes.
- Add liquids: Pour in tamarind extract and coconut milk. Stir and let it simmer until potatoes are cooked and the curry thickens.
- Garnish: Add salt to taste and finish with chopped coriander leaves.
Notes
- Wash the dried shrimps thoroughly and soak well before cooking.
- Add red chilli powder if you don't have East Indian Bottle Masala.