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Shrimp Diwali-Night Moilee
🇮🇳 Indian

Shrimp Diwali-Night Moilee

🇮🇳 Indian

A non-vegetarian Indian dish in the spirit of Rampur cooking — Shrimp Diwali-Night Moilee brings a diwali-night touch with a classic moilee finish. About 38 minutes from fridge to table.

Prep 23 min Cook 15 min Serves 6 Medium

Ingredients

  • Onion1, finely chopped
  • Cumin Seeds1 tsp
  • Vegetable Oil2 tbsp
  • Shrimp350 g, cleaned

Optional extras

  • Green Chili1-2, slit
  • Fresh Cilantro2 tbsp, chopped
  • Curry Leaves1 sprig
  • 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

Rest 5 minutes off heat so the spices settle.

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