Ginger Shrimp

Today I am a bit nostalgic and am craving something from the days when was not responsible for anything other than my own things...read "when I was a kid" :D
                      Anyway, I loved Hyderabadi Ginger Chicken in those days and today I tried it with Shrimp and it turned out to be equally delicious.

Ginger Shrimp (Shrimp and bell pepper in a ginger based gravy)

Ginger Shrimp

Ingredients:

1. 1 lb medium- large shrimp peeled and deveined
2. 1 medium red onion
3. 2-3 inches of fresh ginger peeled
4. 1 large or 2 medium tomatoes
5. 3 garlic pods
6. 1/2 teaspoon cumim
7. 2 tablespoons oil 
8. 3/4 teaspoon or to taste salt
9. 1/2 teaspoon chilly powder, turmeric, coriander powder
10. 1 tablespoons tomato ketchup
11. 1 bell pepper your favourite color cut into bite size pieces
12. 1 jalapeno or 2 serrano peppers chopped
13. 2 bay leaves
14. 1 inch cinnamon stick broken

Pat dry the shrimp. Heat 1 tablespoon oil, till it gets very hot and add the shrimp (Take care not to splatter yourself). Fry for 2-3 minutes on each side. Drain and set aside.
Grind the onion along with ginger and garlic and cumin into a smooth paste. Add this to the oil and fry till it starts to get dark brown. Add all the spices and stir to combine. Grind the tomatoes and add it to the pan and fry for a few minutes. Add the rest of the ingredients and shrimp and a cup of water and bring it to boil. Simmer for 15 minutes or until oil separates. Serve with your favourite Roti