Royyala Iguru

Prawns Masala / Prawns Curry (Andhra Style)

 

Prawns Masala is a spicy Prawns dish, Andhra style Spicy Prawns Masala also known as Royyala Iguru. Royyala means Prawns in Telugu, and Iguru means thick gravy. As you all know in India, Andhra food is labeled as the spiciest, and this typical Prawns curry or Prawns Masala is coated with spices and herbs in plenty, to provide you that extra zing!! Although I love spicy food

It is Andhra style Prawns Masala, so it will be spicy to the core. If you are not so keen on spicy food, cut down on green chilies and spices, it would still be a very tempting dish as the Masala has rich and delicious flavors. Prawns Masala is best enjoyed with plain white rice and other veggies; not that the veggies will interest anyone when the Prawns is there!

Well, we all just loved the succulent prawns dish, burning of the tongue was forgotten in seconds! So, try this Royal spicy Prawns Masala and enjoy the punch!!

Ingredients for Prawns Masala:

 

Prawns	½ kg
Chili Powder	1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder	¾ tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste	2 tbsp
Lime juice	1 tsp
Cloves	3 no’s
Cinnamon stick	1 small
Green chilies	4 – 6 no’s.
Onion	2 no’s.
Black Pepper Powder	¾ tsp
Tomato	1 no
Curry leaves	3 sprigs
Coriander leaves/ Cilantro	little for garnishing
Oil	2 tbsp

Method:

 

Clean and Devin the prawns. Marinate with Ginger garlic paste, Chili Powder, Turmeric Powder, Pepper Powder, salt and lime juice for half an hour to one hour. In a nonstick pan, add ½ tbsp. oil and stir fry the marinated prawns for 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.

In the same pan, pour 1 ½ tbsp oil, add crushed cloves and cinnamon, then green chilies, curry leaves, followed by chopped onion. Saute till onions are transparent and add Ginger garlic paste. Fry for some time and add chili powder, pepper powder and turmeric powder. Now, add the chopped tomatoes and fry till they are mashed well. To this, add the semi cooked prawns and combine well.

                                                                                                                             

         

                                                    

                                     

                                              

Cover and cook on low flame for few minutes, stirring occasionally. The masala should coat the prawns well. When it is done, transfer to a serving plate and garnish with Coriander leaves. Your spicy hot Prawns Masala is ready. Enjoy!

Tips:

• Medium to large sized Prawns are best for this type of Prawns Masala.
• Andhra style means spicy, so adjust the chilies and other spices according to your spice tolerance level.
• You can use coconut oil, sunflower oil or any other vegetable oil for this recipe.
• Marinating the prawns will make it more flavorful.
• Do not add water for cooking Prawns. Water from the prawns is enough to cook the prawns.
• You may add a pinch of cumin powder (jeera powder) for a different flavor.
• Serve it with rice or rotis.