Kickin Shrimp

Spicy & Tasty! 7 out of 11 stars

• 2 tsp olive oil
• 1 lg. onion chopped
• 1 inch piece of ginger root
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/8 tsp. chili powder
• 1 tsp. turmeric powder (I had no idea what this was, but its there on the shelves)
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• 2 md. tomatoes, pureed (I just bought tomato puree in a can)
• 2 1/2 cups cooked rice
• Coriander sprigs (just a garnish, not necessary)

I ran into some issues with the instructions, but I worked thru them and I think it turned out just fine whether or not it was how it was supposed to be I dunno. I tell how I made it :)
Saute chopped onion in olive oil. Grind ginger & garlic into a paste this was problem numero uno...the combination of fresh ginger & garlic doesn't not make a paste. Or at least not easily and I wasn't going to try any harder I basically mashed the garlic & giner up together. Add it and remaining spices & tomatoes to the sauteed onions. I didn't really follow the quanties of spices I just put a little of it all in and a touch more of the chili powder, cuz we like spicy. I used two spoonfuls of tomato puree. The tomato puree made the mixture thick so I added a bit of water...just to make it look a little more saucey (shouldn't be a runy sauce it should remain thick) - let that brew for 5mins. In a separate pan, saute shrimp until pink & then dump them in the sauce & stir for 2-3mins. Plate with rice or ontop of rice and eat it up!