Ingredients~
1 lb. medium/large whole shrimp, shelled, de-veined, head cleaned but attached
1 lb. asparagus, cut into 1 1/2 " pieces(green tender parts only)
2 medium potato, cut into medium-thick strips
1 cup chopped tomato
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 tbsp oil
1/8 tsp. nigella seeds
1 tbsp ginger paste
1/8 tsp of each cumin and coriander powder
1/8 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp ground coriander
1/8 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp salt or as per taste
2-4 green hot chili, slit (or as per heat tolerance)
1 1/2 cup warm water
Method~
Pat dry shrimps with paper towels and smear with little salt and turmeric powder. Heat 2 tbsp.oil in a large pan on a medium high flame. Saute shrimps in hot oil until they turn slightly pink. Remove shrimps from the pan and set aside.
Add 1tbsp of oil in the same pan. Temper nigella seeds to the pan followed by potato and asparagus. Sprinkle turmeric and salt. Stir fry for couple of minutes. Add ginger paste, chopped tomatoes, onions, cumin-coriander powder, salt, paprika, turmeric and green chili. Saute for a few minutes. Then add warm water and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer with the lid on for 4-5 minutes until potato and asparagus are just tender. Finally add the shrimps and cook for a few minutes. Serve the stew with steamed rice and a splash of lemon juice. Serves 4-5. Happy Spring!
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