Grilled Shrimp with Konkani-Inspired Masala Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 pound (16 ounces) large or extra-large raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
• Canola oil, divided
• 4 dried Byadgi chiles or 3 dried Kashmiri chiles
• 3 tablespoons unsweetened desiccated coconut powder
• 1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds
• 5 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 small shallot, thinly sliced
• 3 tablespoons homemade tamarind paste (or 1 tablespoon store-bought tamarind paste concentrate and 2 tablespoons water)
• 3 tablespoons water
• 1/2 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro, stems removed and minced
• 1 lemon, cut into wedges