Andhra Royyala Koora

My Special Royyala Koora

List of ingredients

1 pound of Large Shrimp ( Royyalu )

1 Large Onion

3 Large Green Chilies

1 Large Tomato

2 long Cinnamon sticks ( Dalchini Chekka)

4 Cardamom ( Yalukalu)

1 table spoon of Poppy Seeds ( Gasagasalu)

4 Cloves ( Lavangalu)

2 Table spoons of Dry grated Coconut (Kobari )

1 table spoon Ginger Garlic Paste

Cayenne Pepper ( Karam ) as per your spice level

Salt to Taste

5 teaspoons of Olive Oil(healthy Option & it adds great taste )

Pinch of Oregano

Cilantro ( Kotimeera) { as much as you need }

{ Pictures are for those who doesnt want to read }

Preparation

Step 1 : Clean the Shrimp ( remove the shell and tail )

Devein (removal of the gastrointestinal tract of a shrimp) the shrimp

Wash the shrimp with turmeric and water ( that really takes the smell off )

Step 2 : Cut the Green Chillies , Onion , Tomato

Step 3: Grind all the masala Items.

Step 4: Heat olive oil in a pan

Step 5 : Add the cut Green Chilli to the Olive Oil and let it turn Brown

Step 6: Add the finely chopped Onion, let them cook till they are golden brown.

Step : 7 Now Add the Chopped Tomato and let it cook.

Mean while you can chop the Cilantro

Step 8: Add all the Masala powder , Poppy Seed Powder and coconut Powder

Give it a good stir and let it cook for a few minutes.

I chopped the curry leaves too as it brings in more flavour.
I wish you can smell this when the spices were added .Its already tummy filling.

Step 9 : Add the Cleaned Shrimp to the Pan.

{ Doesnt need to be this way ...this is just for fun }


Step 10 :Stir up the contents of the pan and Shrimp and let it cook

The shrimp Slowluy changes color as its cooking.

Step 11 : Once the shrimp is cooked well and the gravy is thickening add the chopped cilantro

Stir it up and let cook for another 2 minutes.

Step ready : Shrimp Curry is now ready to eat .

Enjoy your Shrimp with some Hot white Rice

Believe me it tastes amazing !!!!