Ingredients

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 large onion, thinly sliced

3 tablespoons grated peeled fresh ginger (from one 6-inch piece)

1 tablespoon finely grated garlic

2 teaspoons tomato paste

2 teaspoons garam masala

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

1 cup water

20 large shrimp (about 1 pound), peeled (tails intact) and deveined

1/4 cup plain yogurt

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper

Preparation

Heat oil in a Dutch oven or a stockpot over medium heat. Cook onion until golden, about 20 minutes. Add ginger, garlic, tomato paste, garam masala, and chili powder, and cook until fragrant, about 3 minutes.

Add water and shrimp. Cook until shrimp are opaque and cooked through, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat. Stir in yogurt. Season with salt and pepper.