Wednesday, November 25, 2009

SUKHI KOLMI

SUKHI KOLMI

INGREDIENTS


11/4 lb cleaned and shelled raw Shrimps
2 finely chopped Onion (Pyaj)
1 cup discard stems, washed & chopped Fenugreek Leaves (Methi Ke Patte)
1 tsp Cayenne Powder
2 tsp Coriander Powder (Dhania Powder)
1 tsp Turmeric Powder (Haldi)
To taste Salt (Namak)
4 Cloves (Lavang)
4 Cardamoms (Elaichi)
10-12 Black Pepper corns (Kalimirchi)
3-4 tblsp Oil


How to make sukhi kolmi:
  • Clean, wash and drain the shrimps and mix salt, turmeric, chili and coriander powder.
  • Heat the oil in a kadhai / wok.
  • Add cloves, cardamoms and peppercorns and stir fry for few seconds.
  • Add onions and fry till golden, then add shrimps and cook until they turn pink.
  • Add fenugreek leaves and mix well.
  • Cook on low heat until the shrimps are done.
  • The dish should be dry but have a creamy flavour.
  • Serve hot.