INGREDIENTS
1 cup
basmati rice, soaked in cold water for 15-30 minutes (I love this brand of basmati rice)
2 tbsp
ghee or coconut oil
1 tbsp
halved raw cashews
1 tbsp
golden raisins
2
red onions, sliced
4
cardamom pods
3
whole cloves
1
-inch piece cinnamon
1/2 tsp
cumin seeds
2 tsp
minced garlic
2 tsp
ginger
1
Serrano pepper or green chili, minced, adjust to taste
20
curry leaves
1
tomato, diced
1 tsp
garam masala
1 tsp
paprika
1 tsp
salt
1/2 tsp
black pepper, adjust to taste
1/2 tsp
turmeric
1 cup
water
1 lb
frozen jumbo or extra jumbo raw shrimp
1 tbsp
chopped cilantro, garnish
1 tbsp
chopped mint, garnish