Ingredients
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Quantity
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Raw shrimp – shelled and cleaned
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1 ½ pounds
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Cayenne powder
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1 tsp
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Turmeric powder
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1 tsp
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Coriander powder
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2 tsp
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Salt
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Corn oil
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4 tbsp
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Cloves
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4
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Cardamom
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4
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Black pepper corns
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12
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Large onion – chopped finely
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2
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Fresh fenugreek leaves (discard stems)
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1 1/8 cups
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Drain the shrimp and mix with the powder spices and salt.
Heat the oil in a kadai or wok. Add the whole spices and stir a
few times, add the onion and stir-fry until golden. Then add the shrimp and
cook until they turn pink.
Drop in the fenugreek and stir well. Cook over low heat until the
shrimp are done. The dish should be dry but should have a creamy flavor because
of the fried onions.