Spinach & Shrimps

I have a thumbnail gallery on my blog which needs massive updating. I was hoping that would be the next thing I would do when I have some time for my blog. But I never seem to get into it. In the meantime, here is a simple dish with shrimps & spinach leaves. I don’t have any name for this. I make a similar dish with fish using a recipe my husband found somewhere long ago. So I just tried it with shrimps and it came out good. Fish is much better for this, especially king fish pieces.

Peel and de-vein about 15-20 big shrimps and marinate in chilli powder (1/2 tsp), turmeric powder (1/8 tsp) and salt to taste for about 15-20 minutes. (If using fish, cut the fish into small pieces and do the same.)

Heat up 1 tbsp oil in a pan and add the shrimps/fish. Fry on a medium high flame until the shrimps/fish are almost done. Remove from the pan.

To the same oil, add the following:

Shallots - ¼ cup, finely chopped

Ginger – 1 tsp, minced

Green chillies – 1 or 2, slit

Cook for a couple of minutes until the onions are translucent and add one small tomato, chopped.

Cook until the tomato pieces are mashed and add coarsely chopped spinach(I use one bunch of spinach).

Cook until the leaves are wilted and add the fried shrimps/fish on top.

Simmer for another 5 minutes covered. Serve hot with rice.

Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year to all of you!!