Sungta Gassi
A rich and aromatic prawn curry made with coconut milk, spices, and tamarind, typical of the coastal regions.
Cuisines
Konkani
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 250 grams | prawns, cleaned and deveined |
| 1 cup | freshly grated coconut |
| 1 tablespoon | coriander seeds |
| 1 teaspoon | cumin seeds |
| 5 | dried red chilies |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1 small | tamarind ball |
| 2 tablespoons | coconut oil |
| 1 | onion, finely chopped |
| 1 | tomato, chopped |
| — | salt to taste |
| — | water as needed |
Instructions
- 1 Grind the coconut, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, dried red chilies, turmeric powder, and tamarind into a smooth paste using a little water.
- 2 Heat coconut oil in a pan and sauté the chopped onion until translucent.
- 3 Add the chopped tomato and cook until it becomes soft.
- 4 Add the ground coconut paste to the pan and cook for a few minutes until the raw smell disappears.
- 5 Add water to achieve the desired consistency and bring the mixture to a boil.
- 6 Add the cleaned prawns and salt to taste.
- 7 Cook until the prawns are cooked through and the curry thickens slightly.
- 8 Serve hot with steamed rice.
Tips
For a richer flavor, you can add a few curry leaves while sautéing the onions.