Hot and Sour Shrimp

Ingredients

 * 1 pound shrimp, cleaned and de-veined
 * 2 onions

Masala
Blend together to a smooth paste
 * 1 small piece ginger
 * 10 flakes of garlic
 * 3 – 4 black peppercorns
 * 1 tsp cumin seeds
 * 6 red chillies
 * ½ tsp turmeric powder
 * ½ cup thick tamarind juice or 2 tablespoon vinegar
 * salt to taste
 * cooking oil

Directions

 * 1) Slice with a sharp knife and fry the onions in a pan until done.
 * 2) Add the ground masala and fry till the oil begins to separate.
 * 3) Now add the shrimps and salt and some water and simmer for a while.
 * 4) Bring to a boil.
 * 5) Add more vinegar if required and boil till done.