Ready in

50 mins

Cuisine

Indian · South Indian

Prep Time

20 min

Cook Time

25 min

Serving

4 People

Difficulty

Medium

Calories / Serving

~450 kcal

Spicy Level

Recipe by amuktamalyadakitchen on YouTube
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Base Masala

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Seasoning

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Garnish

Step-by-Step Instructions

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  1. Prepare Ingredients

    Ensure prawns are peeled and deveined. Finely chop the onions and tomatoes. Slit the green chilies lengthwise. Chop the fresh coriander for garnish.

  2. Sauté Onions

    Take a pan or pot and pour 175 grams of peanut oil. Heat the oil on high flame. Add 500 grams of finely chopped onions and stir constantly with a spatula until they turn golden brown.

  3. Add Green Chillies

    Once the onions are golden brown, add 12 slit green chilies to the pan and continue stirring with the onions.

  4. Cook Tomatoes

    Add 250 grams of finely chopped tomatoes to the pan. Continue cooking on high flame, stirring constantly, until the tomatoes soften and the oil starts to separate from the mixture.

  5. Add Ginger-Garlic Paste

    Now, add 60 grams of ginger-garlic paste to the mixture. Mix it well and continue to until the raw smell of the paste disappears and the oil separates again.

  6. Cook Prawns

    Add 500 grams of cleaned prawns to the pan. Mix them thoroughly with the masala. The prawns will release water. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the prawns are cooked and the water has mostly evaporated.

  7. Add Seasoning

    Add 13 grams of salt, 5 grams of turmeric powder, 18 grams of chilli powder, 5 grams of coriander powder, 5 grams of cumin powder, and 6 grams of garam masala to the pan. Mix all the spices well with the prawns and masala.

  8. Simmer and Rest

    the flame to its lowest setting. Cover the pan with a lid and let the curry until the oil completely separates and floats to the top. Finally, sprinkle 14 grams of chopped coriander over the curry, turn off the stove, and keep it covered for at least to allow the flavors to meld.

  9. Serve

    After , gently stir the curry. If anything has stuck to the bottom, it should easily come off. Serve the delicious Royyala Iguru hot with rice.

Before You Cook

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  • No Onion?

    • 1 tbsp onion powder (per medium onion)
    • 3 tbsp dried minced onion
    • Shallots or leeks (1:1)
  • No Garlic (fresh)?

    • 1/4 tsp garlic powder (per clove)
    • 1/2 tsp garlic granules (per clove)
  • No Garam masala?

    • 1 tsp cumin + 1/2 tsp coriander + 1/4 tsp cinnamon + 1/4 tsp cardamom
AllergensThis recipe contains shellfish.
shellfish

Helpful Tips

Small details that can improve the final result.

  • Flavour tipUse Peeled and Deveined Prawns

    Use peeled and deveined prawns for convenience and better taste.

  • Cooking tipChop Onions and Tomatoes as

    Chop onions and tomatoes as finely as possible for a smoother curry texture.

  • Flavour tipEnsure Onions Are Golden Brown

    Ensure onions are golden brown and oil separates after adding tomatoes and ginger-garlic paste for optimal flavor development.

  • PreparationAllow the Curry to Rest

    Allow the curry to rest for 30 minutes after cooking to enhance flavors and prevent sticking to the bottom of the pan.

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