ROYYALA (PRAWNS) PULUSU

Ingredients:
White prawns - 40
Onions - 2
Coriander seeds - 1 1/2 tsp
garlic pod - 1
Cumin seeds - 1 tsp
Turmeric - 1/2 tsp
Ginger - 1" piece
Tamarind - small lemon size
Coriander leaves - small bunch
Chilli powder - 1 tbsp
Salt to taste
Curry leaves - few
Oil - 3 tbsp
Fenugreek seeds - 1/2 tsp
Mustard seeds - 1/4 tsp

Method:

• Finely chop onions and half of the garlic.
• Grind remaining half of the garlic, ginger, coriander, cumin seeds, chilli powder to make paste.
• Soak tamarind and extract juice and keep aside.
• Heat the oil in pan; add mustard, fenugreek seeds, curry leaves and fry for few seconds.
• Add chopped onion and garlic and fry until light brown.
• Add ground paste, salt, turmeric and mix well.
• Add prawns and stir fry for 5 minutes. Then add tamarind juice and close the lid.
• Cook till done and gravy is little thick.
• Lastly add coriander leaves.