Shrimp Korma - cooking recipe

Ingredients

12 large shrimp, peeled and deveined
3 tablespoons plain yogurt
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 -2 tablespoon tomato puree
4 tablespoons coconut milk (can substitute light cream)
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 cup water
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1 teaspoon ginger, grated
1 cinnamon stick, halved
4 cardamom pods
1 tablespoon vegetable oil or 1 tablespoon ghee
salt

Preparation

(Drain shrimp thoroughly if they have been previously frozen.).
Mix yoghurt, paprika, garam masala, tomato puree, coconut milk, chilli powder and water in a large bowl.
Add salt to taste, and set aside.
Heat oil and add garlic, ginger, cinnamon and cardamoms, saute on low heat.
Pour in the spice mixture and bring to a boil while stirring intermittently.
Add the shrimp and cook till pink and firm, stirring constantly and until the sauce starts to thicken.
Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve.