White Gourd and Dried Shrimp Curry

Ingredients

1 medium white gourd
200 grams dried shrimp
1 small onion, sliced
1 tablespoon thyme leaves
3 curry leaves
1 teaspoon garlic paste
1 teaspoon ginger paste
2 tablespoons curry powder
1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped spring onions
Salt
2 tablespoon oil
Water

Instructions

Soak the dried shrimp in water for about 1 hr
Peel the white gourd, remove seeds and cut into cubes
Heat oil in a non stick pan
Add the shrimp and pan fry on medium heat for about 5-8 minutes, remove and put aside
In the same pan add the onions, thyme and curry leaves and stir fry for 2-3 minutes
Add the curry powder and add a little water and the cubed white gourd and mix well
Add the garlic and ginger paste and cook for about 5 minutes
Add the shrimp and season with salt
Add a little water, cover and cook until the white gourd is soft
Turn off the heat and garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves and spring onion

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