Celebrate Diwali at home
Celebrate Diwali at home

(NC)—Diwali is one of the biggest festivals, celebrated with great passion and enthusiasm around the world. This five-day festival of lights is famous for its colourful fireworks, candles, bonfires and of course, delicious Indian cuisine. This year, Diwali will be celebrated on November 5th, and while many of us won't be able to make the journey to India, recreating the sights and smells of Diwali in your own home is easier than you think.

Consider brightening up mealtime by preparing this Indian-inspired dish just in time for it Diwali. With a few basic ingredients and flavourful VH Sauces this recipe is sure to capture the taste of India.

Shrimp in Vindaloo Cream Sauce with Tomato and Cilantro

A deliciously creamy way to serve shrimp.

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes

1 Tbsp olive oil

1 cup onion, finely chopped

1 can (26 oz) diced tomatoes with juice

1 cup VH Vindaloo Sauce

1 cup cream, 35%

1 lb medium raw shrimp, peeled and deveined

¼ cup fresh basil or cilantro, finely chopped

Heat oil over medium heat in a large saucepan, sauté onions until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add diced tomatoes and simmer for 10 minutes until liquid has reduced.

Add VH Vindaloo Sauce and cream and cook over medium-high until thickened, about 5 minutes.

Add shrimp and basil and cook until shrimp are just cooked through, about 3 minutes.

Serve.

Tips:

Cooked, peeled shrimp can also be used. Just add them to the sauce for the last minutes of cooking to heat through.

Serve with rice or as a pasta sauce with noodles.

Additional recipe ideas can be found online at www.vhsauces.com

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