🇮🇳 Indian

Pudukkottai Bay-Leaf Shrimp Dalcha

Name: Pudukkottai Bay-Leaf Shrimp Dalcha
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 tsp Garam Masala; to taste Salt; 1, finely chopped Onion; 2, chopped Tomato; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; 350 g, cleaned Shrimp; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Pudukkottai cooking — Pudukkottai Bay-Leaf Shrimp Dalcha brings a bay-leaf touch with a classic dalcha finish. About 25 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 10 min Cook 15 min Serves 3 Easy

Ingredients

Garam Masala1/2 tsp
Saltto taste
Onion1, finely chopped
Tomato2, chopped
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Shrimp350 g, cleaned
Red Chili Powder1 tsp

Optional extras

Ghee1 tbsp

Instructions

1
Soak or rinse dals/grains if the dish uses them.
2
Pressure-cook or simmer the base until soft.
3
Prepare a tempering of ghee, cumin, garlic, and chili.
4
Pour tempering over the cooked base.
5
Simmer briefly to marry flavours.

Chef's tip

A splash of water loosens a tight masala without dulling flavour.

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