I love Indian-flavored food and wanted to make a quick dinner at home. This delicately spiced food can take time to make. So, I created a short-cut dinner that captures the essence of the popular Indian dish Tikka Masala, known for its creamy tomato sauce and aromatic spices.
Helpful Hints
- Spices keep for about six months. Buy new ones if yours are older.
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic can be used instead of 4 crushed garlic cloves.
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger can be used instead of 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger.
Countdown
- Prepare all ingredients first.
- Start shrimp.
- While tomato and broth simmer, make rice.
Shopping List
To buy: 3/4 pound peeled fresh shrimp, 1 piece fresh ginger, 1 bunch fresh cilantro, 1 bottle ground turmeric, 1 bottle garam masala, 1 bottle carraway seeds, 1 large can reduced-sodium diced tomatoes, 1 container no-salt-added chicken broth, 1 carton heavy cream and 1 package microwave brown rice.Shrimp Tikka Masala
Ingredients- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1/2 cup sliced onion
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 4 garlic gloves crushed
- 2 cups canned reduced-sodium diced tomato, drained
- 1/2 cup no-salt-added chicken broth
- 3/4 pound peeled shrimp
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 tablespoon chopped cilantro
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Heat oil in a medium-size, nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion. Saute 2 minutes. Add ginger, turmeric and garlic. Saute 1 minute. Add tomato and broth and cook 5 minutes. Lower heat to medium and add shrimp, cream and garam masala. Stir to combine and cook 3 minutes. Sprinkle with cilantro and salt and pepper to taste. Serve with rice.
Yield 2 servings.
Caraway Rice
Ingredients- 1 package microwave rice (1 1/2-cups cooked)
- 2 teaspoons canola oil
- 1 tablespoon caraway seeds
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Microwave rice according to package instructions. Measure 1 1/2-cup rice and reserve the remaining rice for another time. Add oil, caraway seeds and salt and pepper to taste. Toss well. Divide in half and serve with the shrimp.
Yields 2 servings.
Per serving: 237 calories (24 percent from fat), 64 g fat (0.7 g saturated, 3.6 g monounsaturated), no cholesterol, 4.8 g protein, 40.3 g carbohydrates, 3.6 g fiber, 6 mg sodium.
