ShoreSahib's Punjabi Style Bhindiyan

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SNOW PEAS AND SHRIMPS CURRY

Take 1 white medium sized onion (preferably white) and chop it roughly. (Not very small pieces).

Now make the Curry Mix: In a seperate bowl, put 1 tbsp ready-to-use tomato paste (or make tomato puree of 2 medium sized tomatoes*), 2 tbsp water, 1 tsp tobasco sauce, 1 tsp lemon, 1 tsp ground ginger or ginger paste, 1 tsp ground garlic or garlic paste (freshly ground ginger and garlic have a wonderful aroma), 1/2 tsp red chilli powder (you can add more if you like it very strong), and 1 level tsp salt.
Wash and set aside 1 and 1/2 cups baby shrimps.

Also wash 12 pods of snow peas and set aside, ready for cooking. (Snow peas may not be available in some places, so a good variation could be one medium sized carrot, diced finally, or a red, yellow or green capsicum, cut in long thin slices.)

In a pan, add 2-3 tbsp oil and heat it.

Add onions and fry them untill they are a light golden brown.

Add the Curry Mix and stir fry on medium heat untill the onions are coated with the Mix.

Now add the shrimps and snow peas or the variation, and stir fry on medium heat for 5-7 minutes untill the dish looks like the picture given above.(The stir fried snow peas, carrot or capsicum will be very crunchy, so if you like them soft, its better to boil them a bit before adding to the pan - but dont make them too soft, and stir fry for only 1 - 2 minutes towards the end - Fry the shrimps first.)

Serve with white rice or bread - which naturally should be ready in advance. (The shrimps and snowpeas taste best when served immediately.)

This recipe makes 2 servings.

*To make tomato puree, cut two tomatoes in small pieces, put in blender and blend to a fine mixture. No water needs to be added.