1 onion, chopped
2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger
2 red chilies, seeded and chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1/3 cup chopped cashews
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 teaspoon garam masala
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons olive oil
7 oz. plain yogurt
salt
1 1/1/2 lbs. uncooked shrimps, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons chopped cilantro (fresh coriander leaves)
steamed rice to serve

Preparation

Combine onion, ginger, chilies, garlic, and cashews in food processor or blender and grind finely. Add coriander, cumin, garam masala, cinnamon, cardamom, and water and blend.

Heat oil in large saucepan over medium heat. Add processed mixture and cook until fragrant, about 1 to 2 minutes. Add yogurt and salt to taste and bring to boil. Simmer 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add shrimp and cook until tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Stir in cilantro and serve with rice.