Jul 14 2026
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Shrimp Makhanwala Recipe

Inspired by Taj Stamford
Time40m
Serves4

A north Indian shrimp dish cooked in creamy tomato sauce

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Ingredients

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Shrimp

For the Sauce

Method

Preparing the Shrimp

  1. 1

    Marinate the Shrimp

    In a bowl, combine the shrimp with salt and turmeric powder. Mix well and let it marinate for 15 minutes.

Making the Sauce

  1. 2

    Heat the Butter and Oil

    In a large pan, heat the butter and oil over medium heat until the butter melts.

  2. 3

    Add Cumin Seeds

    Add the cumin seeds to the melted butter and oil. Sauté for a few seconds until they crackle.

  3. 4

    Sauté Onions

    Add the finely chopped onions to the pan and sauté until they turn golden brown.

  4. 5

    Add Ginger-Garlic Paste

    Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and sauté for another minute until the raw smell disappears.

  5. 6

    Add Tomato Puree

    Pour in the tomato puree and cook for about 5-7 minutes until the mixture thickens and the oil starts to separate.

  6. 7

    Spice it Up

    Stir in the red chili powder and garam masala, mixing well to incorporate the spices.

  7. 8

    Add Cream

    Reduce the heat to low, and slowly add the cream, stirring continuously to create a smooth sauce.

Cooking the Shrimp

  1. 9

    Cook the Shrimp

    Add the marinated shrimp to the sauce and cook for 5-7 minutes until the shrimp are pink and fully cooked.

  2. 10

    Garnish

    Finally, garnish with chopped fresh coriander before serving.

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