THAI RED SHRIMP CURRY

''Thai red curry'' is the one that we order whenever we visit our favourite thai cuisine restaurant. The one we offen visit when we were in US. I really miss those days :( . But currently I came across one Indian stores were I was just surprised to notice thai red curry paste here at mangalore. In no time I just grabed those and that night we had delicious red curry with hot hot steamed rice that tastes the same we had at US. The real flavour comes out when therez addition of fresh basil leaves and mainly the flavour of shrimps which I love the most. Veggie lovers can avoid adding non veg items.

INGREDIENTS.

1 Onion.

1 Capsicum.

1/4 Cup Red Bellpeppers.

2 tbsp Thai Red curry paste.

1 tbsp Fish sauce.

1 tbsp Soy sauce.

1 Cup Coconut milk.

3 Cloves of Garlic.

4 to 5 Leaves of Fresh Basil.

6 to 7 Shrimps.

1 tbsp Butter.

Salt to taste.

METHOD.

Heat butter in a pan. Add fresh garlic, onions and capsicum with a pinch of salt. Make sure the veggies are half fried. Add the red curry paste and saute for a while. Then followed by the soy sause, fish sause with adequate amount of water. Add shrimps and bring water to boil. Switch off the flame and add coconut milk and fresh chopped basil leaves. [Make sure not to boil after adding coconut milk.]

Serve hot with steamed rice.



Enjoy!!

SHRIMP BIRIYANI

Shrimp or the prawns are the one that I love a lot under seafood section. I buy them freshly in chinese market. So I decided to prepare biriyani out of shrimps on weekends and thats the day I like to prepare so that I could cook with extra time :) . That was my first trial and came out soo well. Making biriyani is a bit of preparation but its well worth. The flavour of shrimps makes it exceptional.



INGREDIENTS FOR MARINATING SHRIMPS.

1/2 pound Shrimps.

1 tsp Chilli powder.

1 tsp Coriander powder.

Turmeric powder a pinch.

1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste.

1 tsp Meat masala.

FOR RICE.

1 Cup Cooked Basmati rice.

1 Onions .

1 Tomato.

2 Green chillies.

1 tsp Chilli powder.

1 tsp Coriander powder.

1 tsp Ginger Garlic paste.

1 tsp Meat masala.

2"Cinnamon.

1 Bay leaf.

3 Cloves.

2 Cardamom.

Salt to taste.

2 tbsp Oil.

(NOTE: While cooking rice I added 2 cloves, 1 cardamom, cinnamon and 1 bay leaf with 1 1/2 cup of water. This gives a real flavour to the rice.)

METHOD.

Devein the shrimps and wash adding vinegar in water. This reduces the fishy smell. Marinate shrimps with above given marinated ingredients. Let it sit for an hour.

Heat oil in a pan, add all the whole spices followed by the onions, tomato and ginger garlic paste. Fry them till it turns brown. Add chilli pd , coriander pd , turmeric pd , garam masala and salt and fry them for 1 min. Then add the shrimp marination and cook on high flame for 5 mins and simmer till the oil comes out.

Add the cooked basmati rice and stir well till the rice is fully absorbed by the masala. Garnish with corinder leaves.

Serve hot with raita.

Enjoy!!

BBQ SHRIMPS AND CHICKEN

Picnics are the great way to spend time together with family as well as with friends. When it comes with combined good food, it simply tastes better with a company of fresh air on sunny day,who will miss such precious moments? So one day all our friends planned for an outdoor picnic. There we decided to have BBQ get together potluck party nearby park. Had lots of fun and the real fun was the gents preparing food on BBQ ,where as we ladies sat down relaxing ,chatting and commenting on them. On my side we decided to prepare shrimp recipe. It was mind blowing when it comes under BBQ preparation. In this post I would like to add one of our friend's chicken recipe too. Same recipe can also be broiled in the oven. The marination for shrimps can also be done with mushrooms and eggplants. That too tastes delicious.
On my sudden glance, I was so thrilled to see ''SIG'S GRILL IT EVENT'' as I was checking her blog.

MARINATING SHRIMPS.

1/2 pound Shrimps.

1 Diced Green Bellpeppers.

1 Diced Red Bellpeppers.

1 Diced Onions.

1 tbs Ginger Garlic paste.

2 tbs Red chilli powder.

1 tbs Turmeric powder.

1/2 tsp Hing.

1/2 tsp Pepper.

1/2 tbs Vinegar.

Salt to taste.

6 to 7 Bamboo Skewers.



METHOD.

Soak bamboo skewers in water, to keep from burning during grilling.

Combine all the spices with Shrimps and Veggies and marinate them atleast for half an hour.

Thread shrimps and veggies according to order on skewers.

When heat is ready, grill them around 3 to 4 min on eachside. Make sure not to overcook the shrimps.

Serve on skewers.

MARINATING CHICKEN.

Whole Chicken.(thighs and drumstick)

1 cup Yogurt,

3 tbs Red chilli powder.

1 tbs Ginger Garlic paste.

Salt to taste.

METHOD

Clean the chicken and make a slit with a sharp knive.

Mix all the ingredients with chicken and marinate for half an hour.

When heat is ready, place it on the grill.

Serve hot on plate.

I contribute both the recipe to GRILL IT EVENT HOSTED BY SIG

AWARDS TIME.

Past 2 days its was awards rainy day. Here it goes-

My cute friend Swathi who is very talented who impress us with her delightful and amazing cake recipe has passed me one new award BRILLIANT WEBBLOG . Thank u so much swathi. I am really glad t receive from u.

My new friend SRIPRIYA , ANISHEETU has also given me this award.

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Enjoy

MALAI SHRIMP CURRY

Am crazy of shrimps and prawns when it comes my fav in seafood. When we bring shrimps, I prepare this recipe for sure. The gravy combines the flavours of shrimps and coconut-milk into a rich creamy flavour. Prawns can also be added instead of shrimps. Usually served with hot steamed white rice.




INGREDIENTS.

7, 8 Shrimps

1 Chopped onions

1 Chopped Tomatoes

1 Green chillies

2 tbsps Garlic paste

1 tbsp Ginger paste

1 tbsp Garam masala

2 tsps Coriander powder

1 tsp Chilli powder

1/4 tsp Turmeric powder

1 tsp Cumin powder

1 cup Coconut milk

Few Curry leaves

3 tbsp Oil

Salt to taste

Coriander leaves for garnish.

METHOD

Peel Shrimps and remove the veins if it is not already cleaned.

Marinate shrimps with chilli powder , turmeric and salt. Keep it aside.

In a pan heat oil. Add ginger-garlic, greenchilli, curry leaves and onions. Saute onions till they become translucent. Now add tomatoes, red chilli pdr, coriander pdr, turmeric pdr, garam masala and salt. Saute till u get a nice aroma and all the ingredients are well fried in oil.

Add marinated shrimps , saute and cook well. Add water if needed. Simmer on low heat for about 2 min.

Lastly add coconut milk and bring to boil.

Garnish with coriander leaves.

I also submit this recipe to CURRY MELA HOSTED BY SRIVALLI

Serve hot with steamed rice.

Enjoy!!

SHRIMPS IN APPLE GRAVY

One of the most popular ingredients under seafood dishes are shrimps and prawns that are enjoyed in many countries of the world. I love shrimps under different kinds of cuisine. Once we have been visited to Chinese hotel where we had shrimps cooked in pineapple gravy. It was a bit sweet and spicy too. One day I thought of preparing the same recipe with apple instead of pineapple. I am sure whoever like the taste of sour and sweet along with mild spiciness in recipe would love this.

INGREDIENTS.

10 Medium Size Shrimps

1 Apple.

1 Diced red onion.

1 tsp Tomato ketchup.

1 tsp Chilli sause.(optional)

1 tbsp Soya sause.

1 tbsp Lime juice.

1 Green chilly.

3 tsp Chopped ginger.

1 tsp Chopped garlic.

1 tsp oil.

Salt and papper to taste.

Chopped scallions for garnish.

METHOD.

Marinate shrimps and diced apple with salt and lime juice for 15 to 20 min. Apple can be diced along with skin, but here I have removed the apples skin and cut in to small pieces. Meanwhile in a pan heat oil and add ginger and garlic. Fry them till the raw smell is off. Later add diced onions and fry them half cooked. Add chopped chilies, soya sauce and tomato ketchup in the mix and stir it for a while. Finally add the marinated apple and shrimp mixture with half cup of water. Add salt and pepper according to taste. Close the lid and cook for 10 min. Garnish with chopped scallions.

Serve hot with 2 min maggi noodles. Njoy friends.