Indian Stir-Fried Shrimp in Cream Sauce (Bhagari Jhinga) Recipe
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Indian Stir-Fried Shrimp in Cream Sauce (Bhagari Jhinga)

By: DEBMCE4 
"This dish is not too spicy, and is very easy to make. It is best served over basmati rice."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (50)

What to Drink?

Beer Beer
Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
  • 3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 fresh jalapeno pepper, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1 teaspoon black mustard seed
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 1/4 pounds medium shrimp - peeled and deveined
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon cold water

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together tomato paste, salt, sugar, garam masala, ground cumin seed, ground red pepper, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, and coconut milk. Set coconut sauce aside.
  2. Heat oil in a wok or frying pan over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add the mustard seeds, and cook until they begin to pop. Immediately stir in garlic, and cook until garlic begins to brown. Add shrimp, and cook until shrimp is opaque; this should take only a minute or two. Pour the coconut sauce over the shrimp; cook until the sauce begins to simmer. In a small bowl, mix together cornstarch and water; stir into the sauce, and continue cooking until thick.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 338 | Total Fat: 23.9g | Cholesterol: 216mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 22, 2005 by Jules   view full review
Fabulous dish! I have found a few recipes that I consider restaurant quality, and this is...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 4, 2008 by Caroline C   view full review
I initially made this as written, and I have to agree with the other reviewers who said it was...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2005 by DIANASILVER   view full review
This recipe was fantastic. My picky eater husband licked his plate clean. This is definitely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2005 by Minimartha   view full review
Have made this a few times and it is awesome. I did make one minor change just to add a bit...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 7, 2007 by Marcia_Marcia_Marcia Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Nice recipe, could use a wee bit of heat though (and I am not a fan of spicy foods!) I didn't...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 31, 2005 by FIVEMJS   view full review
This dish was very good. When I make it again I might add a few more spices though. I also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2005 by Jason   view full review
I was extremely pleased with the ease of preparation and the taste. Excellent! I expected...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2008 by Hot Chilli   view full review
I made this with chicken instead of prawns. Started by browning the chicken then removing from...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 24, 2007 by ali   view full review
I made this with chicken breasts instead of shrimp and served it over couscous. It was very tasty!
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2011 by OODLES_OR   view full review
DH looooooved this dish. Thanks for sharing. Made it just as written....excellent.

 

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