Gongura Prawns

Gongura Prawns

Gongura Prawns

A quintessential Andhra seafood dish where prawns are cooked in a tangy and spicy sorrel leaf gravy, offering a burst of flavors.

Cuisines

Andhra

Best for

Lunch Dinner

Build a full meal around Gongura Prawns

Get a matched combo of sides and accents

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Total: 45 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Prawn 250 grams Prawn , cleaned and deveined
Gongura Leaf 2 cups Gongura Leaf , washed and chopped
oil 2 tablespoons Oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Fenugreek Seed 1 teaspoon Fenugreek Seed
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
ginger-garlic paste 1 tablespoon Ginger-garlic paste
Onion 2 medium Onion , finely chopped
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
garam masala 1 teaspoon Garam masala
to taste salt To taste
lemon juice 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Cilantro 1 handful Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a pan and add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and fenugreek seeds. Allow them to splutter.
  2. 2 Add the chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  3. 3 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, cooking until the raw smell disappears.
  4. 4 Add the turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
  5. 5 Add the prawns and cook until they turn pink and are half-cooked.
  6. 6 Stir in the chopped gongura leaves and cook until they wilt and blend well with the prawns.
  7. 7 Sprinkle garam masala and mix thoroughly. Cook for another 5 minutes until the prawns are fully cooked.
  8. 8 Turn off the heat and add lemon juice. Mix well.
  9. 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

Ensure the gongura leaves are fresh for the best flavor. Adjust the spice levels according to your preference.