Sungta Sukke
A dry prawn preparation cooked with grated coconut and a blend of Malvani spices, offering a burst of coastal flavors.
Cuisines
Malvani
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
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Recipe
Prep: 15 min
Cook: 25 min
Total: 40 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
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250 grams | Prawn , cleaned and deveined |
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1 tablespoon | Coconut oil |
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1 teaspoon | Mustard Seed |
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1 teaspoon | Cumin , seeds |
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1 | Onion , finely chopped |
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2 | Green Chili , slit |
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1 cup | Coconut , fresh grated |
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1 teaspoon | Red chili powder |
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1 teaspoon | Turmeric powder |
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1 teaspoon | Coriander powder |
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1 teaspoon | Tamarind paste |
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1 | Tomato , chopped |
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1 teaspoon | Jaggery |
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— | Salt , to taste |
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2 tablespoons | Cilantro , chopped |
Instructions
- 1 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
- 2 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, allowing them to splutter.
- 3 Add chopped onions and slit green chilies, sauté until onions turn translucent.
- 4 Add grated coconut and sauté for a couple of minutes until it turns light brown.
- 5 Stir in red chili powder, turmeric powder, and coriander powder, and cook for another minute.
- 6 Add chopped tomato and cook until it softens.
- 7 Mix in the tamarind paste and jaggery, stirring well.
- 8 Add the cleaned prawns and salt to taste, cooking until the prawns are just done.
- 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
Ensure not to overcook the prawns to keep them tender and juicy.