Home-Style Shrimp Curry

Combine the rice, 1 1/3 cups water, 1 teaspoon curry powder, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 tablespoon oil in a saucepan . Cover and cook, undisturbed, over medium-low heat, about 15 minutes; keep warm.

Meanwhile, chop the onion in a food processor , drain the excess liquid and set the onion aside. Mince the garlic and ginger in the processor and set aside, then puree the tomatoes with 1 cup water.

Heat the remaining 3 tablespoons oil in a Dutch oven or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the onion and cook until golden, about 12 minutes. Add the garlic-ginger mixture, chiles, 1 teaspoon salt and the remaining 1 teaspoon curry powder and stir-fry until slightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the tomato puree and simmer until thickened, about 8 minutes. Add the shrimp, cover and cook over medium-low heat until the shrimp are firm, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from the heat, then stir in the yogurt and half the cilantro.

Serve with the rice and garnish with the remaining cilantro.

Per serving: Calories 387; Fat 13 g (Saturated 2 g); Cholesterol 171 mg; Sodium 847 mg; Carbohydrate 43 g; Fiber 3 g; Protein 24 g Photograph by Antonis Achilleos