Shrimp with Dal

By Shaswathi Balaji

Ingredients:
Shrimp – 100 gms, cleaned
Moong Dal – 1/2 cup
Potato – 2, medium, cubed
Jackfruit – 250 gms, cubed
Onion – 1, chopped
Ginger – 1/2 inch piece
Garlic – 5 cloves
Salt as per taste
Turmeric Powder – 1/2 tsp
Cumin Seeds – 1/2 tsp
Chilli Powder – 1/4 tsp
Oil – 2 tblsp
Cumin Powder – 1 tsp
Water – 2 cups

Method:
1. Wash and soak the dal for 30 minutes.
2. Mix the shrimps with salt and turmeric. Keep aside.
3. Grind onion, ginger and garlic together.
4. Cook the dal, vegetables, salt, turmeric powder, cumin powder and chilli powder till done.
5. Heat oil in a pan.
6. Add cumin seeds and fry for 30 seconds.
7. Add the ground spices and fry till lumpy.
8. Add shrimp and fry till pink.
9. Add the dal and simmer for 5 minutes.
10. Remove and transfer to a serving dish.
11. Serve hot with rice.

Shaswathi Balaji

Shaswathi Balaji, a young food enthusiast, celebrates the rich and diverse flavors of South Indian cuisine. Her culinary journey is a tribute to the traditional tastes of the south, from the tangy tamarind of Tamil Nadu to the spicy curries of Kerala. Her recipes brings a fresh, youthful perspective to these age-old cuisine, inviting readers to explore the vibrant world of South Indian food.

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