White Gourd and Dried Shrimp Curry

This is a traditional Mauritian dish that combines the saltiness of dried shrimp and the sweetness of white gourd in a delicious and mild curry sauce

Ingredients

1. 1 medium white gourd
2. 200 grams dried shrimp
3. 1 small onion, sliced
4. 1 tablespoon thyme leaves
5. 3 curry leaves
6. 1 teaspoon garlic paste
7. 1 teaspoon ginger paste
8. 2 tablespoons curry powder
9. 1 tablespoon finely chopped coriander leaves
10. 1 tablespoon finely chopped spring onions
11. Salt
12. 2 tablespoon oil
13. Water

Instructions

1. Soak the dried shrimp in water for about 1 hr
2. Peel the white gourd, remove seeds and cut into cubes
3. Heat oil in a non stick pan
4. Add the shrimp and pan fry on medium heat for about 5-8 minutes, remove and put aside
5. In the same pan add the onions, thyme and curry leaves and stir fry for 2-3 minutes
6. Add the curry powder and add a little water and the cubed white gourd and mix well
7. Add the garlic and ginger paste and cook for about 5 minutes
8. Add the shrimp and season with salt
9. Add a little water, cover and cook until the white gourd is soft
10. Turn off the heat and garnish with finely chopped coriander leaves and spring onion