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    Home » Recipes » Curries and Stew

    Chickpea Shrimp In Makhani Sauce

    October 24, 2017 by Kankana Saxena

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    Don’t you love it when you manage to bring a meal together with random ingredients, just by following your taste bud and your instinct! I was planning for a chickpea stew with shrimp stir-fry on the side. But then, the bottle of kasoori methi took my attention and I made a super-fast, shortcut makhani sauce. The chickpeas and shrimp went in the creamy tomato sauce, turning it into a hearty meal. This Chickpea Shrimp In Makhani Sauce took me less than 30 minutes to get ready. Definitely a keeper for busy weeknights.

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    The flavor blend was simple but gave a robust aroma. Sweet fennel seeds, cinnamon stick, few green cardamoms and a good dose of kasoori methi (dried fenugreek leaves) all sizzling in hot oil. It made my kitchen smell divine.

    Typically, preparing a makhani sauce is a long process of slow simmering lots of tomatoes in aromatic spices. Some cream and a dollop of butter gets added tuning it into a thick creamy makhani sauce. With this shortcut version, I kept the aroma intact but took a shortcut. I used store bought tomato paste, which not only adds the rich tomato taste but also the gorgeous red shade.

    Another shortcut I took was by using canned chickpeas. But you can always use the dried ones, by soaking over night and the boiling it before adding to the stew. I mostly use dried beans and lentils but on busy weeknight, I reach out for those cans. Makes life easy.

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    One thing that I would change about this dish when I prepare it the next time, it would be to add grilled shrimp on top instead of cooking the raw shrimp in the stew. I feel that would add more visual appeal and a smoky flavor, which always works with well with makhani sauce.

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    Chickpea And Shrimp Makhani

    Kankana Saxena
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 20 minutes mins
    Total Time 25 minutes mins

    Ingredients
     

    • 1 tablespoon oil
    • 1 cinnamon stick
    • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
    • 3 green cardamoms (smashed lightly)
    • 1 teaspoon kasoori methi
    • ½ cup thinly sliced red onion
    • ½ teaspoon sugar
    • 1 teaspoon salt
    • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
    • ½ teaspoon cinnamon powder
    • 1 can (16 oz chickpea)
    • 1 teaspoon cumin powder
    • ½ teaspoon chili powder
    • ½ lb. medium size shrimp (clean and deveined)
    • ½ teaspoon garam masala powder
    • 1 tablespoon cream

    Instructions
     

    • Place a heavy bottom skillet on medium heat. Once the pan heats up, pour the oil followed by the cinnamon stick, fennel seeds, green cardamoms and kasoori methi. Allow the spice to sizzle for a few seconds and then, drop the red onion, sprinkle the salt and sugar. Stir and cook for 3 minutes.
    • Add the tomato paste, give it a stir and pour ¼ cup of water. Sprinkle the cinnamon powder and continue cooking for 5 minutes.
    • Drain the chickpea from the can and drop it into the skillet. Give it a stir and add the cumin powder and chili powder. Stir and cook for 2 minutes and then, pour ¼ cup of water. Stir and allow cooking for 5 more minutes.
    • Finally, drop the raw shrimp followed by garam masala powder and cook for 2 more minutes. Check for salt and add any if, required.
    • Pour the cream and cook for 1 more minute. Garnish with fresh herb, squeeze some lemon juice and serve warm.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serves 2

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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Anindya Sundar Basu

      November 11, 2017 at 6:51 pm

      This is a rare combination and have never had this before . Will try this

    2. Kelsie

      October 30, 2017 at 8:12 am

      Some of my favorite dinners have come from throwing together random ingredients! This sounds DELISH! I absolutely adore chickpeas!

    3. Meg | Meg is Well

      October 27, 2017 at 9:10 am

      I would love a bowl of this right now, especially because of how easy it is. I haven't felt like cooking much lately.

    4. angiesrecipes

      October 24, 2017 at 10:01 pm

      So delicious with the combo of chickpea and shrimp! And all those warming spices...so nice for a cold rainy Fall dinner.

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