He thinks this one may be his most authentic.
Dhaba is located at 108 Lexington Avenue in Manhattan.
(SERVES TWO)
INGREDIENTS
10 oz shrimp
2 tbsp oil
2 medium onions chopped
2 medium tomatoes chopped
½ bell pepper cut cube style (red)
½ bell pepper cut cube style (green)
½ red onions cut cube style
1 tsp minced garlic
½ inch ginger cut julienne style
1 tsp lime juice
2 tbsp chopped coriander (cilantro)
FRESH ROASTED SPICES
2 tsp ground coriander
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp ground red chili powder
½ tsp turmeric
1 tsp dry fenugreek leaves
FOR TEMPERING
2 Bay leaves
2 pieces of dry red chilies
Black cardamom pod
1. Heat the oil in a wok. Add dry red chilies, bay leaves, black cardamom, garlic, onions and tomatoes. Fry for two minutes.
2. Now add all the roasted spices and stir for 2 minutes. Add water as needed for a thick sauce.
3. Add shrimp, red onions and red and green bell peppers. Cook for 2 minutes.
4. Add fresh coriander, ginger and squeeze 1 tsp lime juice.
Recipe by: Shiva Natarajan, owner and chef, DHABA NYC
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