Royyala Vepudu
A fiery prawn fry seasoned with spices and fresh curry leaves, offering a quintessential taste of Andhra seafood delicacies.
Cuisines
Andhra
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 35 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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250 grams | Prawn , cleaned and deveined |
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2 tablespoons | Oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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10 | Curry Leaf |
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2 medium | Onion , finely sliced |
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2 teaspoons | Ginger-garlic paste |
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2 medium | Tomato , finely chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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2 teaspoons | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Garam masala |
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1 | Lemon , juiced |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, allowing them to splutter.
- 3 Add curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds.
- 4 Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
- 5 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
- 6 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and oil separates.
- 7 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
- 8 Add the prawns and stir well to coat them with the spices.
- 9 Cook the prawns until they turn pink and are cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- 10 Add garam masala and mix well.
- 11 Turn off the heat and add lemon juice.
- 12 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve hot.
Tips
For extra flavor, marinate the prawns with a little turmeric and salt for 10 minutes before cooking.