Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon black mustard seed
  • 1 cup finely-chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped poblano pepper
  • 1 teaspoon ground turmeric
  • 1 tablespoon ground coriander
  • 5 tablespoons canola or neutral vegetable oil
  • 1 cup each julienned carrots and green bell pepper
  • 1 cup each sliced okra and diced eggplant
  • 1 cup peeled, seeded, diced tomatoes (tomato concasse)
  • 1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 1/4 cup shredded unsweetened coconut
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2/3 cup plain yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, for garnish
  • Curry oil, for garnish
  • 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
  • 2 teaspoons cumin seeds
  • 2 teaspoons mustard seeds
  • 2 teaspoons ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon tumeric
  • 2 -inch piece ginger, peeled and chopped
  • 1/3 cup white vinegar

Method

  • Gently saute mustard seeds, onion, poblano pepper and spices in oil.
  • Add carrots, okra and eggplant and saute 2 minutes.
  • Add shrimp, tomatoes and bell peppers and cook just until shrimp turn pink.
  • Stir in coconut and season with salt.
  • Simmer just until heated through and remove from heat.
  • Stir in yogurt and melted butter.
  • Serve garnished with chopped parsley and lightly drizzled with curry oil.
  • In a spice or coffee mill, grind spices and ginger until very finely minced.
  • Turn out into a bowl and stir in vinegar to make a smooth paste.
  • To make curry oil, mix half of paste with 1 cup vegetable oil.