Sungta Sukke

Sungta Sukke

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

Recipe

Prep: 15 min Cook: 25 min Total: 40 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

250 grams prawns, cleaned and deveined
1 tablespoon coconut oil
1 teaspoon mustard seeds
1 teaspoon cumin seeds
1 onion, finely chopped
2 green chilies, slit
1 cup fresh grated coconut
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1 teaspoon tamarind paste
1 tomato, chopped
1 teaspoon jaggery
salt to taste
2 tablespoons coriander leaves, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat coconut oil in a pan over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add mustard seeds and cumin seeds, allowing them to splutter.
  3. 3 Add chopped onions and slit green chilies, sauté until onions turn translucent.
  4. 4 Add grated coconut and sauté for a couple of minutes until it turns light brown.
  5. 5 Stir in red chili powder, turmeric powder, and coriander powder, and cook for another minute.
  6. 6 Add chopped tomato and cook until it softens.
  7. 7 Mix in the tamarind paste and jaggery, stirring well.
  8. 8 Add the cleaned prawns and salt to taste, cooking until the prawns are just done.
  9. 9 Garnish with chopped coriander leaves before serving.

Tips

Ensure not to overcook the prawns to keep them tender and juicy.