Bhagari Jhinga: Creamy Indian Shrimp Stir-Fry
Bhagari jhinga combines tender shrimp with a creamy coconut milk sauce brightened by lemon juice and cilantro, while garam masala, cumin, mustard seeds, garlic, and jalapeño add warm, gently spicy depth. Serve it over basmati rice for a satisfying weeknight meal or a fragrant Indian-inspired dinner.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook10 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Bhagari Jhinga: Creamy Indian Shrimp Stir-Fry, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 42 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 12 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 59
- Metabolic
- 16
- Digestive
- 26
- Inflammatory
- 57
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Whisk tomato paste, salt, sugar, garam masala, ground cumin seed, red pepper flakes, cilantro, jalapeño, lemon juice, and coconut milk together in a large bowl. Set aside.
- 2
Heat oil in a wok or large skillet over medium-high heat. When the oil is hot, add mustard seeds and cook until they begin to pop. Immediately stir in garlic and cook until it begins to brown.
- 3
Add shrimp and cook until opaque, about 2 minutes. Add coconut sauce to the wok and cook until the sauce begins to simmer. Mix cornstarch and water together in a small bowl, then stir the mixture into the sauce. Continue cooking until the mixture thickens.
- Calories 258.15 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 29.42 g Good Source 59%
- Carbohydrate 8.08 g 3%
- Total Fat 12.61 g Moderate 16%
- Saturated Fat 2.71 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 228.21 mg High 76%
- Sodium 193.21 mg Moderate 8%
- Dietary Fiber 1.01 g Low Source 4%
- Total Sugars 3.56 g --
- Added Sugars 0.16 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 213.69 mg Moderate 16%
- Iron 1.44 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 469.86 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 16.57 mcg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin C 6.74 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin D 0.61 mcg Low Source 3%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Citrus 🍊
- Shellfish 🦐
- Mustard
- Corn 🌽
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
About This Recipe
Bhagari Jhinga: Creamy Indian Shrimp Stir Fry is made with 19 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Coconut Milk, Cornstarch, Fresh Cilantro, and Garam Masala. Each serving provides about 258.15 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Bhagari Jhinga: Creamy Indian Shrimp Stir-Fry made of?
- The main ingredients are Coconut Milk, Cornstarch, Fresh Cilantro, Garam Masala, Garlic. The full list of 19 is above.
- How long does it take to make Bhagari Jhinga: Creamy Indian Shrimp Stir-Fry?
- About 30 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 10 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 258.15 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Bhagari Jhinga: Creamy Indian Shrimp Stir-Fry easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 19 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Bhagari Jhinga: Creamy Indian Shrimp Stir-Fry healthy?
- Bhagari Jhinga: Creamy Indian Shrimp Stir-Fry has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 258.15 calories and 29.42 g of protein, or 59% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 193.21 mg (8% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.71 g (14% of the Daily Value). It contains Citrus, Shellfish, Mustard, Corn, Tomatoes and Garlic, 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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