Afghan Shrimp Curry Recipe | Authentic Afghan Shrimp Curry

Ingredients

• 1 lb large shrimp, peeled and deveined
• 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
• 1 large yellow onion, finely diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1-inch piece fresh ginger, grated
• 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup full-fat coconut milk
• 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 1/2 tsp ground coriander
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1/2 tsp ground turmeric
• 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
• 1 tsp kosher salt (plus more to taste)
• 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped (plus extra for garnish)
• Juice of 1/2 lemon