MARINATED SHRIMP WITH GREEN MANGOES AND BELL PEPPERS

Marinated Shrimp with Green Mangoes and Bell Peppers image

Number Of Ingredients 17

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1 large green mango, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small onion, coarsely chopped
4 quarter-size slices peeled fresh ginger
2 cloves fresh garlic (large), peeled
1 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro, including soft stems
16 to 20 fresh jumbo shrimp (11 to 15 per pound), shelled and deveined, with tails intact
1/2 teaspoon ajwain, seeds
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 small onions, cut in half lengthwise and thinly sliced
1 small red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 small yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon ground coriander
1 teaspoon dried fenugreek leaves
1 cup canned tomato sauce
1/4 teaspoon Garam Masala

Steps:

1. In a food processor or blender, process together 14 cup mango, onion, ginger, garlic, and 1/2 cup cilantro to make a smooth paste. Add the ajwain seeds, cayenne pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and process again.2. Place the shrimp in a non-reactive bowl. Add the processed paste and mix well, making sure all the pieces are well-coated with the marinade. Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator at least 1 and up to 24 hours.3. Meanwhile, heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick wok or saucepan and cook the onions, stirring, until golden, about 5 minutes. Add the bell peppers and the remaining mango and stir about 3 minutes.4. Add the coriander, fenugreek leaves, and the remaining salt, mix in the canned tomato sauce and cook, stirring, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat.5. Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat and cook the shrimp plus the marinade, stirring, until the shrimp are pink and opaque and almost dry, about 7 minutes. Mix into the sauce, add the remaining 1/2 cup cilantro, and cook another 2 minutes to blend the flavors. Transfer to a serving dish, sprinkle the garam masala on top, and serve hot.From "1,000 Indian Recipes." Copyright 2002 by Neelam Batra. Used with permission of the publisher, Wiley Publishing, Inc. All Rights Reserved.

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