Give traditional Indian cuisine a try with this flavorful prawns sukka recipe! Enjoy bold spices and the delicious texture of succulent prawns in every bite.
Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with this mouth-watering prawns sukka dish! Combining traditional flavors and spices, this flavourful dish will surely become your family favorite.
You won’t be disappointed with the succulent prawns and crispy curry leaves in every bite of this delicious recipe. Enjoy as a main course meal or as a side dish with rice or rotis.
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How To Make Prawns Sukka Recipe
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 4 persons
Gather all Ingredients.
Before you start cooking, be sure to gather all of the ingredients. Lightly roast them in a teaspoon of oil . You will need –
– 1 tbsp coriander seeds
– ¾ tsp cumin seeds
– ¾ tsp poppy seeds
-1-inch cinnamon stick
-½ tsp peppercorns
– 2 cloves
– 8 dried red chillies (2 Kashmiri & 4 Bedki)
Once you have all of these ingredients ready, add ginger and garlic and blend them into a fine paste with water. You can then begin the recipe!
Pre-prep the Prawns.
Before cooking your prawns sukka it’s important to pre-prep them. To do this, take about 350 grams of washed and deveined prawns. Add the blended masala paste, turmeric powder, salt and juice of one lemon. Mix well and marinate for 10 to 15 minutes. This will help give them an extra kick of flavor!
Cook the Prawns in a Pan.
To begin the prawns sukka recipe, transfer the marinated prawn in a pan. Cover and cook over a medium-high heat for 5 to 6 minutes. In the meantime coarsely grind 4 tbsp of freshly grated coconut with a pinch of turmeric and set aside.
Add in Prepped Coconut Mixture.
Once the prawns are done, add in the prepared coconut mixture on top. Cover and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Now, open the lid and stir until it is completely mixed with the other ingredients and has thickened enough.
Lastly, sauté 4 to 5 garlic cloves and a few curry leaves in oil and pour over the cooked prawns. Add in freshly chopped coriander leaves for added flavor before serving with steamed basmati rice, chitaps, or rotis. Enjoy!
Watch – How to Cook Prawns Sukka
Serving Suggestion
Serve and Enjoy!
Serve hot as a side dish or a main course meal garnished with freshly chopped coriander leaves. Pairs well with steamed basmati rice or an Indian flatbread of your choice. Enjoy your delicious Prawns Sukka!
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Printable Recipe
Prawns Sukka – A Traditional Indian Recipe
Ingredients
- 350 grams Prawns, shelled and deveined
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- Juice of one lemon
- 1 tsp salt to taste
- 3 to 4 tbsp cooking oil
- coriander and curry leaves
- 4 tbsp fresh coconut to be coarsely ground with turmeric
For the Masala Paste
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- ¾ tsp cumin seeds
- ¾ tsp poppy seeds
- 1 inch cinnamon stick
- ½ tsp peppercorns
- 1 cloves
- 1 dried red chillies 2 Kashmiri & 4 Bedki
- 1 inch ginger
- 6 to 7 cloves garlic
Instructions
How to Cook Prawns Sukka
- Lightly roast all the ingredients for masala paste. Transfer into a blender jar and add ginger and garlic. Blend into a smooth paste with water.
- Wash and devein the prawns, add the ground masala paste, turmeric, salt and juice of 1 lemon. Marinate for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Transfer the marinated prawns into a pan, cover and cook for 5 to 6 minutes on medium heat. In the meantime coarsely grind 4 tbsp coconut with a pinch of turmeric and set aside.
- Now add the coarsely ground coconut, cover again and cook for 2 minutes.
- After 2 minutes mix the coconut with all the ingredients and then turn off the heat.
- Heat 3 to 4 tbsp oil in a small pan and add 3 to 4 mashed garlic and a few curry leaves. Pour this oil over the cooked prawns and combine well.
- Lastly, garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot. Enjoy!
Notes
- Add chillies as per your taste.
- Cooking time of prawns may differ. Adjust accordingly.
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