Stir-Fried Shrimp with Coconut

Ingredients

• .5 C grated unsweetened coconut
• 4 garlic cloves crushed
• 2 serrano chili split lengthwise
• 2 tsp salt
• Ground masala
  • 2 tsp coriander
  • .5 tsp cayenne
  • .5 tsp turmeric
• 6 tbsp oil
• 2 tsp mustard seeds
• 4 dried red chilies
• 20 fresh curry leaves
• 3 lbs shrimp, shelled and deveined, cut into .25" pieces

Procedure

1. Combine coconut, garlic, green chili, salt, and ground masala in a bowl with .5 C water to make a moist ball.
2. In a wok, heat the oil over medium-high heat.
3. Add the mustard seeds and cover.
4. When popped, toss in red chilies and curry leaves.
5. Put in shrimp and stir fry for 1 minute.
6. Stir in the coconut mixture and continue frying for another 3 minutes or until the shrimp are just cooked through.