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Saffron Shrimp Ghassi
🇮🇳 Indian

Saffron Shrimp Ghassi

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Bhavnagar cooking — Saffron Shrimp Ghassi brings a saffron touch with a classic ghassi finish. About 28 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 13 min Cook 15 min Serves 4 Easy

Ingredients

  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Saffrona pinch
  • Milk2 tbsp, warm
  • Shrimp350 g, cleaned
  • Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

  • Ghee1 tbsp
  • Lemon1/2

Instructions

  1. 1

    Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.

  2. 2

    Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.

  3. 3

    Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.

  4. 4

    Pour tempering over the cooked base.

  5. 5

    Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

  6. 6

    Mash lightly if desired; garnish with cilantro.

Chef's tip

Chop everything mise-en-place; the cook goes quickly once oil is hot.

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