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.