Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons plain yogurt
  • 1 piece ginger, peeled and finely grated (2 1/2 cm cube)
  • 1 large garlic clove, peeled and mashed to a pulp
  • 5 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons ground roasted cumin seeds
  • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala
  • 2 teaspoons yellow food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon red food coloring
  • 3/4 lb frozen peeled shrimp, defrosted and patted dry
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Method

  • Put the yogurt in a bowl.
  • Beat lightly with a fork until it is smooth and creamy.
  • Add ginger, garlic, lemon juice, salt, black pepper, ground roasted cumin seeds, garam masala, and liquid yellow and red food colouring.
  • Stir to mix and set aside for 15 minutes.
  • Add the shrimp to the marinade and mix well.
  • Marinate for 30 minutes.
  • Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon to a bowl, keeping the marinade.
  • Melt the butter in a frying pan over medium heat.
  • When the butter has melted completely, turn heat to medium high and immediately pour in the marinade.
  • Stir and fry for a few minutes or until the butter separates and you have a thick bubbly sauce clinging to the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the shrimp and fold in; cook for a few minutes, stirring gently.
  • Do not overcook the shrimp.
  • Serve immediately.