Telangana Royyala Vepudu Prawn Dry Stir Fry Spiced Andhra

Ingredients

• 400g medium prawns — shelled and deveined
• 1 large onion — thinly sliced
• 3 green chillies — finely chopped
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 2 tsp red chilli powder
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1/4 tsp garam masala
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• Salt
• Fresh coriander

Method

1. Marinate prawns with a pinch of turmeric and salt 10 minutes.
2. Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wide pan on high. Add thinly sliced onion.
3. Cook on high for 4 minutes until golden with some charred edges.
4. Add ginger-garlic paste and green chillies. Cook 2 minutes.
5. Add marinated prawns. Cook on high heat without stirring for 2 minutes — the prawns start to colour on the bottom.
6. Add turmeric, red chilli powder and coriander powder.
7. Toss vigorously on high heat for 3 to 4 minutes until the prawns are cooked through and the masala has charred slightly to the surface of each prawn.
8. Add lemon juice and garam masala. Toss. Season with salt.
9. Garnish with coriander.