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
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 250 grams | prawns, cleaned and deveined |
| 2 tablespoons | oil |
| 1 teaspoon | mustard seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | fenugreek seeds |
| 2 | dry red chilies |
| 1 | onion, finely chopped |
| 1 teaspoon | ginger-garlic paste |
| 2 | green chilies, slit |
| 1 cup | tamarind extract |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 tablespoon | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1 teaspoon | jaggery |
| 1 cup | water |
| — | salt to taste |
| 2 tablespoons | fresh coriander leaves, chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add mustard seeds, cumin seeds, and fenugreek seeds. Let them splutter.
- 3 Add dry red chilies and sauté for a few seconds.
- 4 Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn golden brown.
- 5 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and green chilies, and sauté for another minute.
- 6 Add the cleaned prawns and sauté until they turn pink.
- 7 Pour in the tamarind extract and add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt.
- 8 Mix well and let it simmer for about 5 minutes.
- 9 Add jaggery and water, stir well, and bring to a boil.
- 10 Reduce the heat and let it simmer for 15-20 minutes until the prawns are cooked and the flavors meld together.
- 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.