Dressing:
2/3 cup fresh lime juice
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon cayenne
salt to taste.
Dressing may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
Bring dressing to room temperature before using.
Tandoori Marinade:
1 tablespoon paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander seeds
4 garlic cloves, crushed a 1 inch piece
fresh ginger root, peeled and chopped
2 fresh Serrano or jalapeno chilies, seeded and chopped.
1/4 cup plain yogurt
1 teaspoon freshly grated lime zest
2 pounds medium shrimp (about 50), shelled and divined
1/4 cup vegetable oil for frying
6 cups packed tender watercress sprigs, washed well and
spun dry.
3 red bell peppers, cut into julienne strips
2 firm-ripe mangoes, peeled and cut into julienne strips
Direction:
In a large non-stick skillet dry-roast paprika, cumin,
and coriander seeds over moderate heat, stirring
occasionally, until fragrant and several shades darker,
about two minutes, be careful not to burn them, and
transfer to a bowl. Cool spices and stir in remaining
marinade ingredients and salt and pepper to taste. Pat
shrimp dry and add to marinade, stirring to coat well.
Marinate shrimp at room temperature 15 minutes.
Alternatively, shrimp may be marinated, covered and
chilled up to 1 day. In a large non-stick skillet heat
oil over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking
and sauté shrimp in batches, turning once, until golden
and cooked through, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer
shrimp as sautéed with tongs to paper towels to drain
and cool slightly. In a large bowl gently toss together
shrimp , watercress, coriander sprigs, bell peppers,
mangoes, and dressing.
*** For
Details about Ingredients , check your nearest Indian
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