Tomato-Prawns curry/Tomato-Royallu curry/Tomato-Yetti curry

Prawns in combination with tomato tastes very yummy and are said to be a healthy combination too,as both of them have several nutritional 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 Tomatoes : These contain  low fat and zero cholesterol. These contain lots of vitamins,minerals,dietary fiber and especially these contain 'Lycopene' which is a flavonoid  antioxidant which acts as an anticancer agent, by eliminating the free radicals (which are the main reason for causing cancer) in the body. These also contain high amounts of Vitamin A and C which helps in protecting our eyes and skin from damage. These also contain trace amounts of Iron,folate/folic acid,potassium,calcium, thiamin, niacin , riboflavin,manganese etc.,

Preparation time : 10 mins

Cooking time : 20 mins

Yield : 2

Ingredients :

Prawns/royallu/yetti : 1/4 kg

Tomatoes : 200 gm

Onions : 1/2 cup

slitted Green chilies/pachi mirchi/menasina kayi : 4-5

Ginger-garlic paste : 1 tbsp

Red chilies powder/karam/ona menasinakayi pudi : 1 tbsp

salt : as per required

Coriander powder/dhaniyala podi/dhaniya pudi : 1 tsp

oil : 1 tbsp

Method of Preparation :

1. Chop onions and tomatoes into small pieces.Clean prawns with water twice and then with turmeric powder and curd,then again with water,so that the smell goes off.


2. Heat oil in a kadai, add onion pieces and saute till they turn transparent,then add ginger-garlic paste,saute till the raw smell goes off.


3. Then add green chilies, prawns/royallu/yetti, close the kadai with a lid and cook for 5-6 mins, then add tomato pieces ,cook for 4-5 more mins or till they turn soft(add water if required).


4. Add salt,red chili powder,coriander powder and cook for 1 more minute.


5. Dish out and serve with rice or chapathi.

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