Coconut Curry Shrimp (Mchuzi Wa Kamba) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 - 2 1/2 lbs shrimp (peeled)
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 onion (chopped)
2 red bell peppers (chopped-green pepper can be substituted)
7 garlic cloves (minced)
1 cup tomatoes (seeded & chopped)
1 1/2 cups coconut milk
2 -3 teaspoons garam masala (curry powder)
1 -2 tablespoon tamarind paste (lemon juice can be substituted)

Preparation

Heat 2 T. oil in skillet over high heat, sear shrimp for a few seconds, add salt and pepper; reduce heat to medium, add onion and peppers, saute until translucent; add garlic and saute 1-2 minute more.
Add tomatoes, coconut milk,curry, tamarind paste, salt & pepper, bring to a boil; then reduce to low for 6-8 minute.
Serve with rice or boiled potatoes.