Shrimps, Potato and Onions Bake/Fry - Ivan Uncle

Recipe by Ivan Pereira


Ingredients:

1 kg medium shrimps, about 30 pieces (de-veined, shell on) 
3 large onions (roundels)
3 medium potatoes (sliced)
3 large tomatoes (roundels)
2" ginger (thinly sliced)
1 pod garlic (slice cloves in half)
2 long green chillies (long slits)

For marination:
8 tsp red chilli powder
2 tsp bafat powder
2 tsp turmeric powder
2 tsp kabab powder
2 tsp tandoori or tikka powder
3 tsp salt
3 tbsp vinegar
2 tbsp water


Steps:
  1. Remove only the head, tail and legs of the shrimps, leave the shell on. With a pair of sharp small scissors, cut from the top to bottom to de-vein and wash the shrimps. Drain the water and keep it aside.
  2. Mix the chilli powder, turmeric, kabab, tandoori powders with salt. Add vinegar and make a thin paste (not watery).
  3. Marinate the shrimps with half the marinade first, carefully applying some inside the shells as well. Add more marinade if required. Save excess in an airtight container in the fridge.
  4. Keep the shrimps at room temperature for 2 hours and refrigerate overnight. 
  5. In a small deep frying pan/kadai, heat oil. (see notes for baking)
  6. Add the shrimps and fry in batches if required, without overcrowding. Fry for 5-7 minutes on medium heat, tossing the shrimps occasionally. 
  7. Transfer the shrimps to a strainer to let the oil drain. Keep aside. 
  8. Save the oil to fry the rest of the ingredients.
  9. In a large frying pan, heat a bit of the oil used for frying shrimps. 
  10. Add the potatoes. Fry till it browns slightly. Keep it aside. (see notes)
  11. Add the onions. Fry till it browns slightly. Keep it aside. 
  12. Add the tomatoes. Fry well and keep it aside. 
  13. Add the ginger, garlic and chillies and fry well. 
To assemble:
  1. In a serving dish, layer the potatoes, onions, tomatoes, shrimps with the ginger, garlic and chillies. 
  2. In a small bowl, mix 2 tsp vinegar with 1 flat tsp salt. Sprinkle this on the shrimps and mix lightly. 
  3. ENJOY!
Notes:
  • When frying the onions, potatoes and tomatoes, add a few drops of oil on top to add flavor of the shrimp masala.
  • To bake this dish:
  1. Pre-heat the oven.
  2. Put a double layer of foil on the baking tray. 
  3. Smear butter on the foil and then add the shrimps. Bake for 10 minutes, then flip the shrimps. 
  4. Add a layer of potatoes, followed by onions, ginger, garlic and green chillies and top with tomatoes.  Put it back in the oven for 15 minutes. 
  5. Remove the tray and mix all the ingredients well. 
  6. In a small bowl, mix 2 tsp vinegar with 1 flat tsp salt. Sprinkle this on the shrimps and mix lightly. 
  7. Put the tray back in the oven for a final 5 minutes. 
  8. Remove from the oven and serve hot.
  9. ENJOY!