Kadugu Yerra
A spicy shrimp dish made with mustard seeds, coconut, and regional spices, reflecting the seafood-rich cuisine of Pondicherry.
Cuisines
Pondicherry
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 250 grams | prawns, cleaned and deveined |
| 2 tablespoons | mustard seeds |
| 1 tablespoon | vegetable oil |
| 1 medium | onion, finely chopped |
| 2 cloves | garlic, minced |
| 1 inch | ginger, minced |
| 2 medium | tomatoes, chopped |
| 3 tablespoons | coconut milk |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin powder |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 1 handful | coriander leaves, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat and add mustard seeds.
- 2 Once the mustard seeds splutter, add chopped onions and sauté until translucent.
- 3 Add minced garlic and ginger, and sauté for another minute until fragrant.
- 4 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they become soft and mushy.
- 5 Stir in turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and cumin powder.
- 6 Add the cleaned prawns and mix well to coat them with the spice mixture.
- 7 Pour in the coconut milk and salt, then stir to combine.
- 8 Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes until the prawns are cooked through and tender.
- 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For a more authentic flavor, use freshly ground spices.