Shrimp with cilantro and tomato

This is one of my comfort foods. The taste belies how easy it is to make this dish.

Ingredients

• 1 lb shrimp, deveined
• 1 medium onion, thinly sliced
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• 2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
• 2 green chilis, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1/4 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tablespoon cooking oil
• 1/2 cup water

Steps

• In a sautee pan, heat oil over medium-high heat
• Once hot, add the onions and fry until they turn light golden brown
• Add the garlic and fry an additional 2-3 minutes
• Add the tomato, cilantro and green chilis and fry for 4-5 minutes until soft
• Add the turmeric and red chili powder and fry for 2-3 minutes, stirring continuously
• Add the pepper, cumin and salt and fry an additional 2 minutes
• Add in the water and stir until it starts to boil
• Turn the heat down to medium and stir in the shrimp
• Cook an additional 3 minutes until done