Shrimp Laced With Mild Spices(Masala Jheengari; Serves 6) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 lb. medium shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 tsp. turmeric, ground
1 Tbsp. vegetable oil
1 1/2 c. chopped onion
4 medium garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 tsp. white poppy seed
1 tsp. cumin seed, ground
2 tsp. coriander, ground
1 1/2 tsp. paprika
1/4 c. plain low-fat yogurt
1/2 tsp. red pepper
1/4 c. heavy cream

Preparation

Bring 1 quart of water to boil.
Add shrimp and turmeric and cook for 4 minutes or just until shrimp turn pink.
Drain shrimp, reserving cooking water.