Aromatic Indian Shrimp Pilaf (Kolambi Bhaat)

Name: Aromatic Indian Shrimp Pilaf (Kolambi Bhaat)
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: Indian, Asian
Ingredients: 473 milliliters Basmati rice, rinsed and drained; 4 bay leaves; 3 Tbsps canola oil; 2 Tbsps chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems; 2 inches cinnamon; 2 Tbsps fresh coconut flesh; 237 milliliters coconut milk; 1 medium clove garlic, cut into thin slivers; 1 inches ginger, grated; 3 green cardamom pods; 1 Tbsp juice from 1 lime; 237 milliliters finely chopped onion (about 1 medium); 3 serrano chilies split lenghtwise; 355 milliliters shrimp; 2 whole star anise cloves; 2 teaspoons turmeric powder; 2 Tbsps water, divided

Aromatic Indian Shrimp Pilaf (Kolambi Bhaat) is a gluten free, dairy free, and pescatarian main course. This recipe covers 37% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe makes 2 servings with 1280 calories, 38g of protein, and 50g of fat each. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 35 minutes. If you have turmeric powder, bay leaves, ginger, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. To use up the water you could follow this main course with the Watermelon-Peach Slushies as a dessert.

Instructions

Combine shrimp, turmeric, and lime juice in a bowl and toss to combine. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.

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Lime Juice

Turmeric

Shrimp

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Bowl

Combine coconut, chilies, cilantro, garlic, ginger, and 2 tablespoons water in a blender and blend on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. Set aside.

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Cilantro

Chili Pepper

Coconut

Garlic

Ginger

Water

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Blender

Heat oil over medium-high heat in a heavy-bottomed saucepan until shimmering.

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Cooking Oil

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Sauce Pan

Add the cloves, cinnamon, cardamom, bay leaves and star anise. Cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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Bay Leaves

Star Anise

Cardamom

Cinnamon

Clove

Add the onions and cook, stirring, until softened and just beginning to brown, about 3 minutes.

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Onion

Add the marinated shrimp and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 1 minute.

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Shrimp

Add the ground spice paste and mix through with the shrimp and onion mixture. Stir vigorously until well blended and oil starts separating from the mixture-about 2 minutes.

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Spice Paste

Shrimp

Onion

Cooking Oil

Add rice. Stir gently until the spice mixture coats the grains well.

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Grains

Rice

Add 3 cups hot water, 1 cup coconut water, and a teaspoon of salt. Cover and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, remove lid, and let cook without stirring until rice is cooked and water has dried up, about 15 minutes.

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Coconut Water

Water

Rice

Salt

Serve immediately with papadums and raita.

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Raita

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Servings:

473milliliters

Basmati rice, rinsed and drained 4

bay leaves 3Tbsps

canola oil 2Tbsps

chopped fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems 2inches

cinnamon 2Tbsps

fresh coconut flesh 237milliliters

coconut milk 1medium clove

garlic, cut into thin slivers 1inches

ginger, grated 3

green cardamom pods 1Tbsp

juice from 1 lime 237milliliters

finely chopped onion (about 1 medium)3

serrano chilies split lenghtwise 355milliliters

shrimp 2

whole star anise cloves 2teaspoons

turmeric powder 2Tbsps

water, divided

Recommended wine: Pinot Grigio, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Shrimp on the menu? Try pairing with Pinot Grigio, Riesling, and Sauvignon Blanc. These crisp white wines work well with shrimp prepared in a variety of ways, whether grilled, fried, or in garlic sauce. One wine you could try is Mark West Pinot Grigio. It has 4.5 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 13 dollars.