Shrimp Dhansak

Name: Shrimp Dhansak
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 12 ounces red lentils; salt and pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 6 cardamom pods, crushed; 3 teaspoons mustard seeds; 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoons turmeric; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 2 onions, finely chopped; 4 in piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped; 4 garlic cloves, finely grated; 3 -4 green chili peppers, deseeded and finely sliced; 1 1/2 lbs jumbo shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined; 1 pineapple, peeled and cut into bite size chunks; 8 tomatoes, skinned and roughly chopped; 2 ounces cilantro, finely chopped

Submitted by English_Rose

"A hot, sweet dish with lentils. Dhansaks are probably the most satisfying of curries."

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Ready In:: 1hr
Ingredients:: 16
Serves:: 8

ingredients

12 ounces red lentils
salt and pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
6 cardamom pods, crushed
3 teaspoons mustard seeds
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 teaspoons turmeric
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 onions, finely chopped
4 in piece fresh ginger, peeled and finely chopped
4 garlic cloves, finely grated
3 -4 green chili peppers, deseeded and finely sliced
1 ¹⁄₂ lbs jumbo shrimp, raw, peeled and deveined
1 pineapple, peeled and cut into bite size chunks
8 tomatoes, skinned and roughly chopped
2 ounces cilantro, finely chopped

directions

Put the lentils into a large heavy based pan, season well with salt and black pepper, then pour in enough cold water to cover. Bring to the boil then reduce to a simmer and cook for 20 mins or until soft. Top up with hot water if they begin to dry out. Drain and put to one side.
Meanwhile heat a tbs of the oil in a large frying pan, add the dried spices and cook, stirring all the time for 2 mins or until the seeds pop. Stir in the onions, ginger, garlic and chilies and cook for 5 mins or until soft and fragrant.
Add the remaining oil to the pan, then add the shrimp. Raise the heat and cook, stirring occasionally for 6-8 mins or until the shrimp have turned pink. Stir through the pineapple, add the lentils and tomatoes and a little hot water so the mixture is slightly sloppy and simmer for 5 minutes.
Season again with salt and pepper, stir through the cilantro and serve.

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English_Rose

United Kingdom

I live in Manchester, UK with my fiance and young son. I work at the local hospital in pediatrics and love my job. I also love cooking!! I have a sweet tooth but try and make healthy family meals, I'm not against some lovely treats now and then though :)

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