Ingredients

  • 4 small red chili peppers hot, dried
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
  • 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
  • 1 piece cinnamon sticks
  • 2 whole cloves
  • 2 whole cardamom pods
  • 1 x water
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cups onions sliced
  • 1 tablespoon ginger fresh, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon garlic slivered
  • 1 tablespoon turmeric
  • 2 cups coconut milk
  • 2 large poblano peppers or anaheim chiles
  • 1 cup tomatoes diced, seeded
  • 1 pound shrimp peeled and deveined
  • 1 x salt to taste
  • 2-3 lemon juice or lime juice

Method

  • In a heavy skillet, dry roast the chiles, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, cloves and cardamom until fragrant.
  • Place in a coffee or spice grinder and grind to a fine powder.
  • Place in a small bowl and add enough water to make a paste.
  • Set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil in a pan and saute the onion, ginger, garlic and turmeric until crisp-tender.
  • Add the coconut milk and Poblano chiles and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat and simmer for 3 to 4 minutes.
  • Add the tomatoes and shrimps and simmer until shrimps are just cooked, approximately 3 minutes.
  • Season if desired with salt and drops of lemon juice.
  • Serve immediately with a garnish of cilantro leaves and steamed rice.