Kona Seema Royyala Pulusu

Kona Seema Royyala Pulusu

Kona Seema Royyala Pulusu

A tangy prawn curry hailing from the Konaseema region, known for its unique blend of spices and tamarind pulp, making it a seafood lover's delight.

Cuisines

Andhra

Best for

Lunch Dinner

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Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 30 min Total: 50 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Prawn 250 grams Prawn , cleaned and deveined
oil 2 tablespoons Oil
Mustard Seed 1 teaspoon Mustard Seed
Cumin 1 teaspoon Cumin , seeds
Fenugreek Seed 1 teaspoon Fenugreek Seed
Chili 2 Chili , dry red
Onion 1 Onion , finely chopped
ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
Green Chili 2 Green Chili , slit
Tamarind 1 cup Tamarind , extract
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 tablespoon Red chili powder
coriander powder 1 teaspoon Coriander powder
jaggery 1 teaspoon Jaggery
water 1 cup Water
salt Salt , to taste
Cilantro 2 tablespoons Cilantro , chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and fenugreek seeds. Let them splutter.
  3. 3 Add dry red chilies and sauté for a few seconds.
  4. 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
  5. 5 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, and sauté for another minute.
  6. 6 Add the cleaned prawns and sauté until they turn pink.
  7. 7 Pour in the tamarind extract and add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.
  8. 8 Mix well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
  9. 9 Add jaggery and water, stir well, and bring to a boil.
  10. 10 Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the prawns are cooked and the flavors meld together.
  11. 11 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

For a richer flavor, marinate the prawns with a pinch of salt and turmeric for 10 minutes before cooking.