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Shrimp in curry

Shrimp in curry

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A flavorful and spicy Indian dish, infused with kasundi, a spicy paste. Traditionally served with rice.

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Recipe from RDasgupta2020 (Wikibooks), adapted by Recette de cuisine ·

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This Indian dish is a delight for those who enjoy spicy food. The shrimp are cooked in a flavorful sauce, which is both sweet and spicy. It’s perfect for a relaxed evening with rice.

Ingredients and directions

  • Prep time15 min
  • Cook time20 min
  • Total35 min
  • DifficultyMedium
  • CostBudget
  • Cooking methodbread
  • Estimated cost$4.90 $1.23 / serving Estimated price; varies by store. Converted from euros at the ECB rate of October 7, 2026.

Ingredients

4 people
  • $2.65
  • $0.05
  • $0.15
  • $1.20
  • $0.06
  • $0.79

Prices from US supermarkets for 4 of 6 ingredients; Belgian prices for the rest.

Directions

  1. Marinate the shrimp in salt and turmeric for 10 to 15 minutes.
  2. Heat some oil in a pan, then add bay leaves and dried chili peppers.
  3. Next, add the chopped onion, ginger, and garlic to the pan with a little oil.
  4. Next, thoroughly mix the yogurt, kasundi, mustard paste, fresh chili peppers, turmeric powder, and salt. ≈ 4 min
  5. Once the shrimp are cooked, add them to the pan.
  6. Mix all the ingredients together and add a little water. ≈ 4 min
  7. Cover the pot and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until the shrimp are cooked through and the sauce has thickened.
  8. Finally, add sugar and fresh chili peppers, and simmer over low heat for 2 minutes before serving.
  9. Serve with hot rice. ≈ 2 min

The bill

Shrimp in curry

  • Medium to large-sized shrimp, weighing approximately 500 grams (cleaned and seasoned with salt and turmeric)$2.65
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped onion$0.05
  • Fresh garlic and ginger, chopped: 1 tablespoon$0.15
  • Fresh peppers: 3 to 4 (halved)$1.20
  • Yellow spices: 1/2 teaspoon$0.06
  • 3 tablespoons of sesame oil$0.79

Total$4.90

that's $1.23 per person

Estimated price; varies by store.

Equipment

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Before you start

Ingredients

  • Medium to large-sized shrimp, weighing approximately 500 grams (cleaned and seasoned with salt and turmeric)
  • 2 tablespoons of harissa
  • 1 tablespoon of ground flax seeds
  • Buttermilk: 2 tablespoons (fresh yogurt)
  • 2 tablespoons of chopped onion
  • Fresh garlic and ginger, chopped: 1 tablespoon
  • Fresh peppers: 3 to 4 (halved)
  • Yellow spices: 1/2 teaspoon
  • According to preference
  • sugar: 1 teaspoon (optional)
  • 3 tablespoons of sesame oil
  • A sheet of tej (or a sheet of tej leaves)
  • 1 dried chili pepper

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