Ridge gourd-Prawns Curry/Birakaya-Royyalu curry/Heeraikai-Yetti Curry

Prawns/Royyalu/Yetti makes a good tasty, healthy and delicious combination with ridge gourd/birakaya/heeraikai. This recipe is very  simple to prepare with very very few ingredients.Other than prawns and ridge gourd we need only red chili powder,salt,coriander powder,onions and oil to make this curry. Both prawns and ridge gourd have many health benefits.

Nutritional Benefits  of Prawns : These prawns are low in calories and fat compared to Chicken.These are a good option for protein source as these are rich in proteins.They also contain important minerals like Zinc,selenium and Magnesium. These also contain Iron,Iodine,B-complex vitamins.These also contain Omega-3 oils, which helps in preventing blood clot formation thereby reducing the risk of heart attacks.

Nutritional Benefits of Ridge Gourd : Ridge gourd contains lots of water and is low in saturated fats,which makes it beneficial during weight loss. It acts as an excellent natural body cleanser,eliminating harmful pollutants from the body.It also helps in decreasing the alcohol intoxication by boosting the liver functioning. As it is rich in dietary fiber,it acts as best remedy for constipation and is even used to cure piles. It also helps in Diabetes,by reducing the sugar level both in blood and urine.It also helps in fortifying the immune system.

Preparation time : 15 mins

Cooking time : 25 mins

Yield : 2

Ingredients :

Prawns/Royallu/Heeraikai(washed and cleaned) : 1/2 kg

Ridge gourd/birakaya/heeraikai : 1/4 kg

Onions : 2

Garlic (slightly crushed along with peel) : 3-4 (optional)

Red chili powder/karam/ona menasina kayi pudi : 1 tbsp

Salt : as per required

Coriander powder/dhaniyala podi/dhaniya pudi : 1 tbsp

Oil : 2-3 tbsp

Method Of Preparation :

1. Wash and clean prawns/royyalu/yetti and keep aside. Peel the outer layer of ridge gourd/birakaya/heeraikai and cut into small pieces. chop onions also into small pieces.


2. Heat 2-3 tbsp of oil in a thick bottomed vessel or kadai, add onion pieces and crushed garlic,saute till they turn transparent.


3. Add prawns/royyalu/yetti and cook for 5-7 minutes in medium flame by closing it with a lid.


4. Then add ridge gourd/birakaya/heeraikai pieces and cook for 10 more minutes. Then add salt,red chili powder,coriander powder and saute for 5 more minutes.


5. Dish out and serve with plain rice/roti.

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