Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1 1/4  pounds        raw shrimp -- shelled and cleaned
   1      teaspoon      cayenne powder
   1      teaspoon      turmeric powder
   2      teaspoons     coriander powder
                        salt
   4      tablespoons   corn oil
   4                    cloves
   4                    cardamom
  12                    black peppercorns
   2      large         onions -- , chopped finely
   1 1/8  cups          fresh fenugreek leaves -- (discard stems)
                        -- chopped

Preparation:

COOKING TIME: 20 minutes PREPARATION: 1. Drain the shrimp and mix with the powder spices and salt. 2. Heat the oil in a kadai or wok. Add the whole spices and stir a few times, add the onion and stir-fry until golden. Then add the shrimp and cook until they turn pink. 3. Drop in the fenugreek and stir well. Cook over low heat until the shrimp are done. The dish should be dry but should have a creamy flavor because of the fried onions. NOTE: This dish is a dry, spicy delicacy from the west coast of India.