Prawn Sukka Recipe
A dish from Mangalore, made with fresh coconut and dry red chillies, offering a spicy and tangy prawn roast.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Spice Mix
In a pan, dry roast the dry red chillies on low heat until fragrant. Allow them to cool, then grind them into a coarse powder along with the grated coconut, turmeric powder, and coriander powder. Set aside.
- 2
- 3
Add Tomatoes and Spices
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften. Then, add the ground spice mix and mix well. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
- 4
Combine Prawns
Add the cleaned prawns to the pan, along with salt and garam masala. Stir well to coat the prawns with the spice mixture.
- 5
Simmer
Cover the pan and let it simmer on low heat for about 5-7 minutes or until the prawns are cooked through.
- 6
Finish the Dish
Once cooked, squeeze lemon juice over the prawns and garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves before serving.
