Easy Shrimp Curry Recipe: Authentic South Indian Style

Name: Easy Shrimp Curry Recipe: Authentic South Indian Style
Total time: 35 mins
Ingredients: 0.25 cup vegetable oil; 1 large onion, chopped; 10 fresh curry leaves; 1 tablespoon ginger garlic paste; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 0.66666668653488 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon ground turmeric; 1 tomato, finely chopped; 1 teaspoon ground red chile pepper; 2 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined; 0.25 cup water; 1 teaspoon garam masala; chopped fresh cilantro to taste

Enjoy this simple and quick shrimp curry recipe inspired by South Indian home cooking! Made without coconut, it delivers a savory, spicy flavor that pairs perfectly with rice or flatbread.

Total time35 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time15 mins
Yield5 servings, 5

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Instructions

Heat oil in a wok or large saucepan over high heat. Add onions and cook until browned, stirring frequently. Stir in curry leaves, then season with ginger garlic paste, coriander, and salt. Cook and stir for 1 minute.
Season with salt and turmeric. Mix in tomato, chile powder, shrimp, and water. Reduce heat to medium-high and cook for 7-8 minutes, or until shrimp are pink and opaque. Adjust salt and chile powder to taste. Stir in garam masala, then remove from heat.
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve hot with your favorite flatbread or rice.

Nutrition

Calories: 268 kcal
Fat Content: 13 g
Fiber Content: 1 g
Sugar Content: 2 g
Sodium Content: 734 mg
Protein Content: 31 g
Cholesterol Content: 277 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 5 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g