Plump shrimp swimming in a spicy chutney made of cilantro, chiles, and ample garlic is one of my favorite ways to enjoy this seafood.
A combination of earthy whole cumin seeds and ground cumin in the sauce balances the flavor of the bright, fresh cilantro.Sweet, snappy shrimp swimming in a spicy chutney made of chiles, lots of cilantro, and ample garlic is one of my favorite ways to enjoy the crustaceans, and it’s fairly simple to make. The preparation is my own spin on one of my maternal grandmother's very best recipes, in which I swap the chicken she used with shrimp.
The result is an easy weeknight recipe that comes together quickly aside from a brief hands-off marination period in a portion of the chutney . Placed on the floor where cooking was often done, or on a counter, the long stone pestle was rolled back and forth horizontally over the ingredients placed on the stone. A small addition of liquid like water, tamarind paste, or citrus juice could help the grinding process , but those liquid additions were minimal, keeping flavors concentrated and not diluted.