Authentic Goan Shrimp / Prawn Balchão - Sousa's Kitchen

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 INGREDIENTS

  • 3 Lb Prawns / Shrimps
  • 25 Kashmiri / California Chilies
  • 3 Cups Onion
  • 1 Tsp Black Pepper
  • 2 Sticks of Cinnamon
  • 20 Cloves
  • 2 Tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 3 Tsp Salt
  • 1 1/2 Tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 1/2 Pieces of Ginger
  • 20 Garlic Cloves
  • 2 Tsp Chilly Powder
  • 1 Cup Oil
  • 1 Cup Vinegar (Goan)
  • 2 Stems of Curry Leaves

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Method
  1. Add half of the Turmeric Powder into the bowl of shrimps, then add half of the salt, then add the chilly powder, and mix together. 
  2. In a blender cut and add the Kashmiri, California Chilies, then add the vinegar, then cut and add the garlic and the ginger, then add the Black Pepper and Cloves, then add the rest of the Turmeric Powder, and the Cumin seeds, cinnamon sticks, and blend until smooth.
  3. In a pot over High heat cover the base of the pot with half of the oil, then add the Shrimp into the pot and cook. Stir Continuity, Once the shrimp starts to cook, slow down the heat to medium.
  4. Then remove the shrimp into another bowl and keep aside.
  5. Then add the rest of the oil to the pot, and add the curry leaves, then add the onions and cook them. Then add the rest of the salt, and add the masala from the blender, and mix everything together. Then add the sugar and mix together.
  6. Add the shrimps back into the pot and mix together, so that all of the shrimps are covered in the masala. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes on medium heat. (Until the water evaporates)
  7. The Balchão can be preserved in the fridge for up to 6 months.
  8. Serve as a side dish with rice and Enjoy!

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