15-20 shrimp, peeled and deviened
1 medium onion, finely sliced
1 tbsp ginger, finely chopped
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp lime juice
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp red chili powder
1 tsp crushed red chili flakes
2-3 tbsp light cooking oil
salt, to taste
chopped green onions, for garnish

MARINATE shrimp with turmeric, chili powder and lime juice for 20 minutes. Fry in a bit of oil till crisp on both sides. Set aside.

HEAT remaining oil and saute ginger till fragrant. Add onions and fry for a few minutes till tender and pink.

ADD chili flakes, salt, tomato paste and soy sauce, and stir-fry for a few minutes till it starts to give out oil from the sides. Add shrimp, and stir fry for a minute or two blending spices well.

GARNISH with chopped green onions and serve alongside plain rice and a large pitcher of ice-cold water.