YERRA MOOLEE (SHRIMP IN COCONUT MILK)

YERRA MOOLEE (SHRIMP IN COCONUT MILK) image

Yield 6 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 lb shrimp (28-32 lbs by preference)
7 tbsp light vegetable oil
2 cups finely chopped onions
2 tsp minced garlic
1.5 tbsp ground fresh ginger
2 green chillis (or more) seeded and minced
.5 tsp turmeric
2 tbsp ground coriander
3 cups coconut milk
1.5 tsp kosher salt
2 tbsp minced cilantro

Steps:

1. Shell and devein shrimp, wash thoroughly and set aside. 2 Heat oil in large heavy-bottomed pan, add onions. Over high heat, cook until golden brown, stirring constantly. Reduce heat, add garlic, ginger and chillis, fry another 2 minutes. Add turmeric and coriander, stir rapidly for 15 seconds, and add coconut milk and salt. Cook the sauce, uncovered, until it thickens (10 minutes) stirring to ensure it doesn't stick. 3. Add shrimp, mix, reduce heat to medium low and simmer covered 5-7 minutes or cooked through. 4. Add cilantro and serve. Must be served with rice.