The Bangladeshi Kitchen

Shrimp with cilantro and tomato

This is one of my comfort foods. The taste belies how easy it is to make this dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 lb shrimp, deveined
  • 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
  • 2 green chilis, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1/2 tsp red chili powder
  • 1/4 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tablespoon cooking oil
  • 1/2 cup water

Steps

  • In a sautee pan, heat oil over medium-high heat
  • Once hot, add the onions and fry until they turn light golden brown
  • Add the garlic and fry an additional 2-3 minutes
  • Add the tomato, cilantro and green chilis and fry for 4-5 minutes until soft
  • Add the turmeric and red chili powder and fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously
  • Add the pepper, cumin and salt and fry an additional 2 minutes
  • Add in the water and stir until it starts to boil
  • Turn the heat down to medium and stir in the shrimp
  • Cook an additional 3 minutes until done
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