Simple South Indian-Style Shrimp Curry
Simple South Indian-Style Shrimp Curry features tender shrimp simmered in a bright, tomato-forward gravy scented with curry leaves, ginger-garlic, and warm spices. It’s rich without coconut, letting the garam masala and coriander shine, and the heat is easy to adjust. Serve this vibrant curry for a quick weeknight Dinner alongside steamed basmati rice or warm flatbreads.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves5
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple South Indian-Style Shrimp Curry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 10 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 42
- Heart Health
- 68
- Metabolic
- 20
- Digestive
- 30
- Inflammatory
- 56
- Performance
- 47
- General Wellness
- 1
Heat the oil in a wok or large saucepan over almost high heat. Add the onions and cook, stirring, until browned. Stir in the curry leaves, then season with the ginger garlic paste, coriander, and salt. Continue to cook and stir for 1 minute.
- 2
Season with salt and turmeric, then stir in the tomato, chile powder, shrimp, and water. Reduce the heat to medium-high and cook for 7 to 8 minutes, until the shrimp are opaque. Taste and adjust the salt and chile powder if needed. Add the garam masala, stir, and take off the heat.
- 3
Garnish with fresh cilantro and serve with flat bread or rice.
- Calories 317.07 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 43.85 g Good Source 88%
- Carbohydrate 5.89 g 2%
- Total Fat 13.71 g Moderate 18%
- Saturated Fat 1.76 g Moderate 9%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 437.87 mg High 146%
- Sodium 291.88 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 1.56 g Low Source 6%
- Total Sugars 2.24 g --
- Added Sugars 0.51 g Low Source 1%
- Calcium 149.16 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 1.39 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 184.4 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin A 15.75 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 9.97 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Simple South Indian Style Shrimp Curry is an Indian dinner recipe made with 12 ingredients. It takes about 35 mins, serves 5, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chili Pepper, Diced Onion, Fresh Cilantro, and Garam Masala. Each serving provides about 317.07 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple South Indian-Style Shrimp Curry?
- It is an Indian curry recipe made with 12 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch.
- What is Simple South Indian-Style Shrimp Curry made of?
- The main ingredients are Chili Pepper, Diced Onion, Fresh Cilantro, Garam Masala, Ginger-Garlic Paste. The full list of 12 is above.
- What goes well with Simple South Indian-Style Shrimp Curry?
- Explore these Indian side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Simple South Indian-Style Shrimp Curry?
- About 35 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 317.07 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple South Indian-Style Shrimp Curry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Simple South Indian-Style Shrimp Curry healthy?
- Simple South Indian-Style Shrimp Curry has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 317.07 calories and 43.85 g of protein, or 88% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 291.88 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 1.76 g (9% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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