Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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4
servings
20 unit

Prawns

deveined

1 cup

Fresh coconut

grated

2 tsp

Coriander Seeds

3 unit

Black Peppercorns

whole

4 unit

Byadagi Dried Chillies

broken

1 tsp

Tamarind

0.5 tsp

Turmeric powder

1 tsp

Red Chilli powder

2 unit

Onions

chopped

1 unit

Potato

peeled and cut

2 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

for the gravy

2 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

for roasting the spices

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

10 unit

Prawns

2 tsp

Lemon juice

0.25 tsp

Turmeric powder

1 tsp

Red Chilli powder

1 tsp

Coriander Powder

0.25 cup

Rice flour

0.25 cup

Sooji

1 tsp

Salt

to taste

4 tbsp

Sunflower Oil

for frying

Step 1
~5 min

Devein and wash prawns thoroughly; apply turmeric and salt to prawns for the curry.

Step 2
~5 min

Heat oil, add coriander seeds and Byadagi chillies; cook for 1 minute.

Step 3
~5 min

Grind roasted spices with coconut, peppercorns, tamarind, onion and water.

Step 4
~5 min

Heat oil, sauté chopped onions until soft.

Step 5
~5 min

Add turmeric powder and mix well.

Step 6
~5 min

Add potatoes and red chilli powder; mix and cook for 1 minute.

Step 7
~5 min

Add water to cover potatoes, cover and cook.

Step 8
~5 min

Add prawns and salt when potatoes are half cooked; cover and cook until cooked.

Step 9
~5 min

Add ground coconut paste and water for desired consistency, bring to a boil, season, and simmer.

Step 10
~5 min

For fried prawns, marinate prawns with lime juice, spice powders, and salt.

Step 11
~5 min

Coat marinated prawns in rice flour and semolina mixture.

Step 12
~5 min

Shallow fry prawns in hot oil on both sides until golden brown.

Step 13
~5 min

Serve Sungta Aambat Aani Tallel Sungta with steamed rice and Sol Kadhi.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Adjust the amount of red chilli powder according to your spice preference.

Marinate the prawns for at least 30 minutes for better flavor.

Serve the curry with hot steamed rice for the best experience.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

20 mins

Batch Cooking
Friendly
Make Ahead

Curry can be made a day ahead.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium
Noise Level
Low
Elder Friendly
Suitable for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve hot with steamed rice.

Serve with Sol Kadhi.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Steamed Rice
Sol Kadhi
Konkani Vegetable Stir Fry

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Konkan Coast, India

Cultural Significance

A staple seafood dish in Konkani cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Festive Uses

Family gatherings
Festivals

Occasion Tags

Family Meal
Weekend Lunch
Celebration

Popularity Score

70/100

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