Iftar recipe: Light shrimp and vegetable stew

INGREDIENTS

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil

• 1 bay leaf

• 1 tsp garlic paste

• 1 green chilli, chopped

• 1 cup shrimps , shelled and deveined

• 1/4 cup mix of carrots grated ,green bell pepper

(finely chopped ) and peas

• 5 cups water

• Salt, to taste

• Freshly ground black pepper to taste

METHOD

• 1. In a skillet over low-medium heat, heat the vegetable oil.

• 2. Add the bay leaf, garlic paste, and green chilli. Cook for about 1 minute until fragrant.

• 3. Add the shrimps and stir well to combine.

• 4. Add in the vegetables and the water.

• 5. Cook until the shrimps and the vegetables soften about 10 minutes .

• 6. Remove and discard the bay leaf. Season to taste with salt and pepper and serve hot garnished with fresh coriander sprigs .