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.