Malabar Shrimp in Coconut Sauce (Meen Molee)

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2 tablespoons of light vegetable oil

1 teaspoon ground coriander

1/4 teaspoon or more of ground red pepper

1/4 teaspoon of ground mustard

1/4 teaspoon of turmeric

2 tablespoons of julienned fresh ginger

1 teaspoon thinly sliced garlic

1 tablespoon or more of julienned green chilies

12 fresh or dried kari leaves or 2 bay leaves

1 cup shredded scallions, both the white and green part into 2-inch pieces

1 pound of large shrimps, peeled and deveined

1/2 cup rich coconut milk or cream

Juice of 1/2 lime

Coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper

Kari or cilantro sprig for garnish