Misa Mach Poora

Description

 * Ethnicity - Assamee, East Indian
 * Type of meal - Party, Lunch, Dinner

Ingredients

 * 3 cups uncooked shrimps, shelled and de-veined
 * 1 onion, cut into small pieces
 * 2 tsp lime juice
 * 1 tsp ground coriander
 * 12 peppercorns
 * 1 tbsp mustard oil
 * 1 tsp turmeric powder
 * salt to taste

Directions

 * 1) Rub salt and turmeric powder on the shelled shrimps. Keep aside.
 * 2) In half cup of water in a medium-size pan add the coriander, and peppercorns, and bring the water to the boil.
 * 3) Add the shrimps and cook for exactly 2 minutes. Drain the water and add the oil.
 * 4) Turn the shrimps into a shallow flame-proof dish or a greased banana leaf.
 * 5) Spread the shrimps over the surface, grill or roast upon open charcoal fire in wrapped banana leaves.
 * 6) Before serving pour the lemon juice on top of the shrimps.
 * 7) Serve hot with boiled rice.