Seafood And Fish – Gorkhali Shrimp Chili (Nepali Food Recipe)

Gorkhali Shrimp Chili (Nepali Spicy Grilled Shrimp Sautéed in Chilies) INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb. shrimp, peeled and deveined
• ¼ teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 tablespoon curry powder or seafood masala
• 1 cup onion, finely chopped
• 1 cup tomato, chopped
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 2 cups red bell pepper, cut into 1-in pieces
• 1 cup scallion, cut into 1-in length
• 2 tablespoons cooking oil
• 5 dry whole red chilies
• Salt and Pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro for garnish

For Marinade: INGREDIENTS

• 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1/4 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon timur (Szechwan pepper)
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chili paste
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• 1 tablespoon honey
• Salt and Pepper

DIRECTIONS

• In a small bowl, combine all marinating ingredients into a smooth paste.
• In a large bowl, pour the marinade over shrimp.
• Mix well, cover, and let marinate for at least two hours.
• Grill marinated shrimp on a charcoal grill, occasionally turning until cooked through, about five minutes.
• In a blender, process garlic, ginger, chopped onions, tomatoes, honey, salt and pepper into a smooth paste.
• In a sauce pan heat two tablespoons of cooking oil.
• Fry dry whole red chilies till dark.
• Add the spice mixture and sauté on medium heat till the oil starts to separate from the spices, about 5-8 minutes.
• Add red bell pepper, and scallions.
• Stir thoroughly to coat with spices.
• Cook until vegetables are tender and add grilled shrimp.
• Do not overcook shrimp. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
• Garnish with chopped cilantro. Serve with rice, or roti (flat bread).

Source: http://nepalicooking.tripod.com./soup.htm Author: Tulsi Regmi