Shrimp Masala with Peppers and Tomato Stew

Ingredients

• PEPPER STEW

  • 1 red bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 yellow bell pepper, cut into strips
  • 1 small chili pepper, seeded and cut into thin strips
  • 1 onion, cut into thin strips
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) smoked chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) red wine vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon (15 ml) sherry vinegar
  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) water
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • Grated zest of 1 lime
  • Salt and pepper

• Massala (Spice Mix)

  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground coriander
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 ml) smoked chili powder
• • 1 1/2 lb (675 g) medium raw shrimp, shelled, with or without the tail
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml) vegetable oil
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • Salt