How long does Royyala Vepudu take?

25 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Royyala Vepudu serve?

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

Is Royyala 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 Royyala Vepudu?

250 grams Prawns, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder, ½ tsp Coriander Powder, ½ tsp Cumin Powder, 1 Star Anise, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Royyala Vepudu?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Royyala Vepudu?

About 169 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Royyala Vepudu

Name: Royyala Vepudu
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Andhra
Ingredients: 1 tbsp Ghee; 1 Star Anise; 3 Cloves; 1 Bay Leaves; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; 2 Red Chilli, Slit; 2 Green Chilli, Slit; 1 Onion, Diced; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; 1 tsp Salt; ½ tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder; 250 grams Prawns

25 min
hot
Serves 3

Prep 5 min · Cook 20 min

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3 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 Andhra Prawns Fry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Dry sides

Curries & Gravies Dry sides Low carb High protein Gluten-free

Royyala vepudu, the Andhra prawns fry, cooked in ghee with whole spices, crisp curry leaves, chillies and onion. Spicy, serves 3, 25 minutes, with video.

High proteinLow calorie

Ingredients

15 items

3 people

Ghee1 tbsp
Star Anise1
Cloves3
Bay Leaves1
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Red Chilli, Slit2
Green Chilli, Slit2
Onion, Diced1
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Salt1 tsp
Coriander Powder½ tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tbsp
Prawns250 grams

Contains: milk, 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	169kcal	507kcal
Protein	19g	56g
Carbohydrate	11g	32g
Fat	6.9g	21g
Fibre	3.7g	11g
Sugar	2.1g	6.3g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

1
In a pan, add ghee and the whole spices. Once aromatic, add the curry leaves and fry until they become crispy Then add the slit chillies along with the onion and saute.
GheeStar AniseClovesBay LeavesCurry leavesRed ChilliGreen ChilliOnion
2
Once the onions have become lightly golden, add the ginger garlic paste, salt and all the spice powders. Stir and cook until fragrant, on a medium heat
Ginger Garlic PasteSaltCoriander PowderCumin PowderTurmeric PowderRed Chilli Powder
3
Just as the onions are about to stick to the pan, add in the prawns and cook on a medium high heat. The prawns will leave water, preventing and burning. Cook the prawns until they form a lightly crispy exterior. Garnish with chopped coriander and lemon wedges
Prawns

Before you start

How long does Royyala Vepudu take?: 25 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Royyala Vepudu serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Royyala Vepudu vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Royyala 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 Royyala Vepudu?: 250 grams Prawns, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, 1 tbsp Red Chilli Powder, ½ tsp Coriander Powder, ½ tsp Cumin Powder, 1 Star Anise, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Royyala Vepudu?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Royyala Vepudu?: About 169 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.