Bengal Lancers Shrimp Curry (Jhinka Masala) Recipe

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Servings: 2

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb Medium shrimp, peeled, deveined, tails left on
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds
  • 1 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 4 whl garlic cloves, peeled
  • 1 x Half-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
  • 2 x Dry red chiles, stemmed
  • 1 Tbsp. Lemon juice
  • 2 Tbsp. Mustard oil or possibly light extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 c. Finely minced onion
  • 1 1/2 c. Minced tomato
  • 1/4 c. To 1/2 c. water Freshly cooked basmati or possibly long-grain rice

Directions

  1. This dish was popular with the Bengal Lancers regiment around the turn of the century. For a change of pace, try it over pasta or possibly Indian basmati rice.
  2. Sprinkle shrimp with salt and turmeric. Toss well to coat; cover and set aside for 15 min.
  3. Combine mustard, cumin, garlic, ginger, chiles and lemon juice in a blender and puree. Set aside.
  4. Heat oil in a large heavy skillet over medium-high heat. Add in onions and cook till soft, about 3 min.
  5. Add in pureed spice mix. Cook, stirring, till fragrant, about 5 min.
  6. Stir in tomato and cook till soft. Add in shrimp, stir gently to coat them proportionately.
  7. Pour in the water and bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
  8. Reduce heat to medium, cover, and cook till shrimp are just opaque, about 5 min.
  9. Mound rice into heated serving plates. Spoon curry over and serve.
  10. Note: Basmati rice has a distinctive nutty flavor. It is available at Indian, Middle Eastern, some specialty food stores and supermarkets.

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving %DV
Serving Size 425g
Recipe makes 2 servings
Calories 422  
Calories from Fat 166 39%
Total Fat 18.7g 23%
Saturated Fat 2.47g 10%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 345mg 115%
Sodium 927mg 39%
Potassium 807mg 23%
Total Carbs 14.36g 4%
Dietary Fiber 2.8g 9%
Sugars 6.0g 4%
Protein 48.19g 77%
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