Aromatic Shrimps

• 12 ounces raw tiger shrimp (fresh or defrosted)
• 1 pinch chili powder
• 1 teaspoon fennel seed
• 3 cloves
• 5 black peppercorns
• 1 in piece cinnamon stick
• 2 tablespoons sunflower oil
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 1/2 in piece root ginger, peeled and finely chopped
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 3 tomatoes, skinned and chopped
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
• 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar
• salt and black pepper
• cilantro leaf, to garnish

1. Place the chili powder, fennel seeds, cloves, peppercorns and cinnamon stick into a shallow pan.
2. Dry-fry for 1-2 mins to release the flavour. Cool then crush the spices to a powder in a plastic bag using a rolling pin.
3. Heat the oil in a shallow pan; cook the garlic, ginger and onion for 2-3 minutes Add the spices. Cook for a further 2 minutes.
4. Stir in the tomatoes and water. Cover and simmer for 5 minutes.
5. Add the vinegar, sugar, shrimp and seasoning. Cover and cook for about 5 mins or until shrimp are pink in colour.
6. Garnish with cilantro leaves and eat hot with your fingers.

shrimp, chili powder, fennel seed, cloves, black peppercorns, cinnamon stick, sunflower oil, garlic, root ginger, onion, tomatoes, water, white wine vinegar, brown sugar, salt, cilantro leaf

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/aromatic-shrimps-438222 (may not work)