How to make prawn masala recipe with step by step pictures/ Andhra Royyala masala Iguru / Prawn in thick gravy / Shrimp masala curry

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I learned this prawn masala curry from my mom. She is an expert in this recipe (especially)
This is very easy to prepare. No need to dry roast whole masala spices for this curry. We can use directly the ground masala powders. Here is step by step guide for prawn masala / Royyala masala koora / Shrimp masala curry with pictures


Ingredients:

 Prawns                   - 300 gms
Onions                   - 3 medium size
Tomato                   - 1 Big
Ginger                   - A small piece
Garlic                     - 4 to 5 big pods
Garam Masala        - 2 tbsp
Cumin seeds powder / Jeera Powder / Jeela karra podi - 1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder   - 1/4 tbsp
Oil                          - 3 tbsp
Red Chilli Powder - 1 1/2 tbsp
Salt                         - As per taste
Coriander leaves    - For garnishing

 Method :

  • Grind 2 onions , ginger, garlic pieces, garam masala, jeera powder (cumin seeds powder) into smooth paste and keep it aside (keep onion aside for further use)
                   

                                        


  • Clean and wash prawns. Drain the water thoroughly and marinate with turmeric powder for 5 mins.
                    
  • Heat kadai on medium flame, add drained prawns. Don't add any water or oil. Fry this only for 2 mins . When prawns reveal water, then remove from heat and drain prawns from water. Keep them aide.
       
           

  • Now heat oil in kadai. Add finely chopped onions, green chillies.
                 
  • Add salt and fry onions until it changes its color.
                    
  • Now add drained prawns and fry for 2 mins.
                
  • Add onion masala paste to prawns.Fry this for 5 mins.
       
  • Add chopped tomato to mixer and make a fine paste. Add this tomato paste to prawn curry.
                
  • Cover with a lid and fry for 5 to 7 mins or until the masala is well cooked.
               
  • Add red chilli powder and mix well.
                     
  • Add water to desired consistency and check out salt. Cook this covered until gravy thickens.
                    
  • Switch off the flame and sprinkle some chopped coriander leaves.
                         
Delicious Shrimp / Prawn masala curry is ready to serve. 

A perfect side dish for rice or chapathi. 

     

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