Ingredients

  • 1 lb large shrimp, raw and peeled
  • 2 tablespoons curry powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided use
  • 1 bunch scallion, chopped
  • 1 pint shiitake mushroom
  • 1 (8 ounce) can water chestnuts, sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, coarsely chopped (may substitute with parsley)
  • 1 cup chicken broth or 1 cup vegetable broth
  • 1 cup plain yogurt (whole milk)
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt (to taste)
  • fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 cup cooked rice
  • 1/2 cup cashew nuts, whole for garnish

Method

  • In a bowl toss the shrimp with curry powder and cinnamon and set aside.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  • Add scallions and saute for 1 minute.
  • Then add mushrooms, water chestnuts and 1/4 cup of cilantro and saute until mushrooms are tender and transfer to a plate.
  • Using the same skillet, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil and start sauteing the shrimp for about 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Add the chicken broth slowly and while stirring constantly.
  • Return the saute mushrooms and water chestnuts to the skillet and season with salt and pepper to taste. Let cook for about 3 to 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat and add the yogurt slowly stirring constantly and serve immediately over rice.
  • Garnish with cashews and 1/4 cup of chopped cilantro.