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·Tandoori Shrimp
Step 1 of 2

Cook cumin seeds in a small skillet over medium-high heat 3 minutes or until seeds are lightly toasted; remove from heat, and let cool. Peel shrimp, and devein, if desired. Cut a slit almost through back of each shrimp. Place shrimp in a large heavy duty, zip-top plastic bag. Combine cumin seeds, chilies, yogurt, lemon juice, red pepper, salt, pepper, garam masala and garlic; pour over shrimp. Seal bag securely, and shake until shrimp are well coated. Marinate in refrigerator 4 hours, turning bag occasionally.

Ingredients for this step (8 servings)

  • 1.5tspcumin seeds
  • 1.6kglarge raw shrimp, peeled and deveined
  • 60mlfresh green chili
  • 60–120mlplain nonfat yogurt
  • 1tbspfresh lemon juice
  • 2tspfresh lemon juice
  • 1tspground red pepper, this is Indian red pepper and it is extremely hot, reduce amount if you don't want as much heat
  • 0.5tspsalt
  • 0.25tsppepper
  • 0.25tspgaram masala
  • 4large garlic cloves, chopped