Dry Fried Shrimps Recipe

• 1 kg
  
• 3 tablespoons
  
• 2
  
• 2 cloves
  
• 2 teaspoons
  
• 1/2 teaspoon
  
• 2 teaspoons
  
• 1/4 teaspoon
  
• 2 teaspoons
  
• 1/2 cup
  
• 2 teaspoons
  
• 1 tablespoon
  

• Raw shrimps
  
• Oil
  
• Large onions, finely chopped
  
• Garlic, finely chopped
  
• Salt
  
• Chili powder, or to taste
  
• Paprika
  
• Ground turmeric
  
• Dried shrimp powder
  
• Water
  
• Sugar
  
• Tomato paste or sauce
  

• Shell and de-vein the shrimps.
  
• Heat oil in a heavy frying pan and cook onions and garlic over low heat until soft and golden brown.
  
• When oil begins to appear around edges, add chili powder, salt, paprika and turmeric and fry for 1 minute.
  
• Then add dried shrimp powder and the raw shrimps, stir and fry for 3 minutes.
  
• Add water, cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
  
• Stir in sugar and tomato paste and cook uncovered for a few minutes longer until gravy is dark reddish brown, thick and dry enough to coat the shrimps.
  
• Serve with steamed rice.
  
• As an appetizer, these devilled shrimps are delicious on small squares of fried bread