goan shrimp curry

it's marks birthday today and this is what he requested for his birthday dinner. i just realized this recipe comes out of a cook book (30 minute indian - one of my favorites) i bought mark for his 30th birthday, how apropos. this is one of our all-time favorites, we still remember the first time we had it in our crappy apartment in plainsboro. it was like we had been transported to india (or at least a great indian restaurant) and served the local specialty. you must try this.

ingredients

1 tsp. chili powder

1 tbsp paprika

1/2 tsp ground turmeric

4 garlic cloves, crushed

2 tsp grated fresh ginger

2 tbsp ground coriander

1 tsp ground cumin

2 tsp palm sugar or soft brown sugar

1 cup water

2 cups coconut milk

2 tsp sea salt

1 1/4 lb raw shrimp

boiled white rice, to serve

mix ingredients through water and transfer to a large saucepan. bring mixture to a boil, cover, and simmer gently for 7-8 minutes.

add the coconut milk and salt, bring to a simmer.

stir in the shrimp and cook briskly until they turn pink and are just cooked through. serve hot, garnished with chopped cilantro and accompanied by white rice.