Royyala Vepudu

Royyala Vepudu

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

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 20 min Total: 35 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

250 grams prawns, cleaned and deveined
2 tablespoons oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
10 curry leaves
2 medium onions, finely sliced
2 teaspoons ginger-garlic paste
2 medium tomatoes, finely chopped
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 teaspoons red chili powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon garam masala
1 lemon, juiced
salt to taste
2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, allowing them to splutter.
  3. 3 Add curry leaves and sauté for a few seconds.
  4. 4 Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
  5. 5 Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears.
  6. 6 Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they turn soft and oil separates.
  7. 7 Add turmeric powder, red chili powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well.
  8. 8 Add the prawns and stir well to coat them with the spices.
  9. 9 Cook the prawns until they turn pink and are cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  10. 10 Add garam masala and mix well.
  11. 11 Turn off the heat and add lemon juice.
  12. 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.