Goan Shrimp Curry Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 lb jumbo shrimps
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp salt
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 1 cup fresh shreded coconut (or desiccated coconut)
• 1 inch/~ 2.5 cm cinnamon stick
• 5 cloves
• 6-8 whole peppercorns
• 8-10 dry red kashmiri chilies
• 2 tbsp coriander seeds
• 1 tbsp cumin seeds
• 6 garlic cloves
• 1 cup coconut milk (canned or fresh)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped
• 1 tomato, chopped
• 2 tsp tamarind paste (or 6-8 soaked cocums)
• 2-4 green chilies
• salt to taste
• 2-3 tbsp vegetable oil
• ½ cup water
• fresh cilantro leaves to garnish