Shrimp curry with yogurt

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
pounds Large shrimp
1 large Onion
½ cup Peanut oil
½ teaspoon Celery seed
1 tablespoon Finely minced garlic
½ cup Water
1 teaspoon Turmeric
2 teaspoons Ground coriander
1 teaspoon Cumin
2 teaspoons Paprika
Salt
2 tablespoons Chopped fresh coriander
½ cup Plain yogurt
Juice of 1/2 lemon.

Directions

1) Peel and devein the shrimp. Rinse and drain well, then set aside.

2) Peel the onion. Chop it coarsely. There should be about 1½ cups.

3) Heat the oil in a deep saucepan and add the onion. Cook about 10 minutes, stirring often. When the onions start to turn golden brown, add the celery seed, garlic and half the water. Cook about 3 minutes.

4) Add the turmeric, ground coriander, cumin, paprika, and salt to taste. Cook, stirring, about 3 minutes. Add the yogurt and the remaining water and stir well. Cook about 4 minutes.

5) Add the shrimp and cook about 8-10 minutes, stirring often. Cover the pan and continue cooking about 10 minutes.

6) Sprinkle the curry with the fresh coriander leaves, if desired, and the lemon juice. Serve hot. Submitted By VERNON PHIPPS On 09-13-95

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