How long does Nellore Prawn Vepudu take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Nellore Prawn Vepudu serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Nellore Prawn Vepudu spicy?

It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Nellore Prawn Vepudu?

400 grams Prawns, 4 Cloves, 8 Dry Red Chilli, 3 Onion, 4 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Black Pepper Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Nellore Prawn Vepudu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Nellore Prawn Vepudu?

About 275 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Nellore Prawn Vepudu

Name: Nellore Prawn Vepudu
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Black Pepper Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Seeds; 2 tsp Fennel Seeds; 4 Cloves; 1 inch Cinnamon; 8 Dry Red Chilli; 2 tsp Coconut (Grated); 1 tbsp Oil; 3 Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 4 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 400 grams Prawns; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves

25 min
hot
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 15 min

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4 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Prawn Fry · Non-veg · Dry sides, Snacks & Starters

Dry sides Snacks & Starters High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Nellore prawn vepudu tosses prawns with onion, curry leaves and a ground powder of toasted coconut, fennel and pepper. Spicy, serves 3, 25 minutes, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party

Ingredients

15 items

3 people

Black Pepper Powder1 tbsp
Coriander Seeds1 tsp
Fennel Seeds2 tsp
Cloves4
Cinnamon1 inch
Dry Red Chilli8
Coconut (Grated)2 tsp
Oil1 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped3
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped4
Salt1½ tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Prawns400 grams
Coriander Leaves1 tbsp

Contains: shellfish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	275kcal	825kcal
Protein	30g	91g
Carbohydrate	23g	70g
Fat	8.7g	26g
Fibre	8.5g	26g
Sugar	5.6g	17g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

1
In a pan, add all the ingredients except the coconut to a pan and toast on a medium heat for around 1 minute, or until fragrant.
Black Pepper PowderCoriander SeedsFennel SeedsClovesCinnamonDry Red Chilli
2
Then add the coconut and saute for an additional minute, until the coconut starts to turn lightly golden. Remove the spices from the heat and blend into a powder.
Coconut (Grated)
3
In a pan, add oil. Once hot, add the onions, curry leaves and the green chillies. Saute until the onions start to turn golden, around 6 - 7 minutes on a medium high heat. Then add the ginger garlic paste and cook for an additional minute, or until the raw smell goes.
OilOnionCurry leavesGreen ChilliSaltGinger Garlic Paste
4
Increase the flame to a high heat and add the prawns along with the prepared spice powder. Saute on a high heat for around 3 - 4 minutes, while constantly mixing or tossing, until the prawns have cooked.
PrawnsSaltCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Nellore Prawn Vepudu take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 15 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Nellore Prawn Vepudu serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Nellore Prawn Vepudu vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Nellore Prawn Vepudu spicy?: It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Nellore Prawn Vepudu?: 400 grams Prawns, 4 Cloves, 8 Dry Red Chilli, 3 Onion, 4 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Black Pepper Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Nellore Prawn Vepudu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Nellore Prawn Vepudu?: About 275 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.