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Gongura Prawns Curry
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Gongura Prawns Curry | Sorrel Leaves Prawns Curry
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
30 mins
 

Gongura Prawns Curry is a tangy and spicy seafood dish originating from Andhra Pradesh, India. It’s made with prawns, gongura leaves (also known as sorrel leaves), and a blend of aromatic spices.

Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Andhra
Keyword: Gongura Prawns Curry, Sorrel Leaves Prawns Curry
Author: Uppada Lakshmi
Ingredients
  • Prawns – 500 gms.
  • Sorrel leaves – 2 large bunches 1 big bowl
  • Turmeric powder – ½ tbsp.
  • Salt - 1 tbsp.
  • Oil – 8 tbsp.
  • Onions – 1 bowl
  • Green chillies – 5 No.
  • Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp.
  • Curry leaves – 2 tbsp.
  • Red chilli powder – 1 tbsp.
  • Ginger garlic paste – 1 tbsp.
  • Garam masala powder – 1 tbps.
  • Coriander leaves – 2 tbsp.
Instructions
  1. Gather and wash sorrel leaves, then transfer them to a dish under running water. Chop them into little bits and set them aside.
  2. Place the cleaned prawns in a mixing dish and add salt and turmeric powder. Blend thoroughly.
  3. Add 4-5 tablespoons of oil to a pan, add the prawns, and cook over medium to high heat until the water runs out.
  4. Put two to three tablespoons of oil to another pan while the prawns are cooking. Add a small amount of salt, sorrel leaves, and a tiny bit of turmeric powder.
  5. Combine and simmer over medium heat with a lid on until the texture is soft and mushy. Turn off the hob and set aside.
  6. At this point, the prawns have lost all of their water and are left dry and fried. Move them to an other dish and set it aside.
  7. In the pan, add a little more oil, then add the curry leaves, ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, and sliced onions.
  8. Add one glass of water, cooked prawns, and red chilli powder, and stir.
  9. Stir in sorrel paste thoroughly. Cook for a further two to five minutes with the lid on.
  10. Lift the top, add a small amount of salt (to taste), add some garam masala powder, and add some coriander leaves as garnish. Serve the hot gongura royya kura.

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