Indian Spiced Shrimp - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 tablespoons olive oil (divided)
1/2 teaspoon curry powder
1/4 teaspoon cumin powder
1 1/2 inches piece ginger (about the thickness of a thumb, peeled and minced)
3 garlic cloves (minced)
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 shallots (slivered)
1 tablespoon tomato paste
3/4 cup water
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 1/2 lbs large raw shrimp (shelled and cleaned)
lemons or lime wedge
cilantro leaf
flat bread (optional)
cooked rice (optional)

Preparation

Marinate shrimp in 1 1/2 T olive oil, curry powder, cumin, minced ginger, minced garlic, cayenne, and salt for 1/2 hour.
Saute shallots in oil, in a heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, for about 2 minutes.
Stir in tomato paste, water, and brown sugar. Bring to a simmer.
Add shrimp mixture and cook until shrimp are just cooked through, 3-4 minutes.
Sprinkle with cilantro, and serve with lemon or lime wedges and flat bread, or over rice.