Mangalore Prawn Sukka
Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam
Curries & GraviesKuzhambu, Sambar & RasamDry sidesLow carbHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free
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7 steps, each one filmed
A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.
Mangalore prawn sukka: prawns cooked semi-dry in coconut oil with a roasted chilli, coriander and coconut masala. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 35 minutes, video.
High proteinLow calorie
Ingredients
19 itemsFenugreek Seeds¼ tsp
Cinnamon1 inch
Garlic5 cloves
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
WaterAs needed
Salt1.5 tsp
Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Onion, Finely Chopped1 cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped3 tbsp
Coconut, Grated¾ cup
Tamarind1 tbsp
Prawns500 grams
Sunflower Oil1 tsp
Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli10
Coriander Seeds1 tbsp
Black Peppercorns1 tsp
Cumin½ tsp
Contains: shellfish.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 321kcal | 1284kcal |
| Protein | 28g | 113g |
| Carbohydrate | 17g | 67g |
| Fat | 18g | 70g |
| Fibre | 7.3g | 29g |
| Sugar | 4.9g | 20g |
Cookd masalas for prawns
Method
- 1
For the masala, heat oil in a pan over low heat. Add all the ingredients except grated coconut, tamarind and turmeric powder. Roast until it turns aromatic, then remove the spices from the pan. Allow to cool, then grind into a powder.
Fenugreek SeedsCinnamonGarlicSunflower OilDried Kashmiri Red ChilliCoriander SeedsBlack PeppercornsCumin
- 2
In the same pan, add the grated coconut and turmeric powder. Roast it very lightly. It should be aromatic but the colour should not change. Add this to the ground powder. Add tamarind also, and grind into a paste, adding water if required. The masala is ready.
Turmeric PowderWaterCoconutTamarind
- 3
Mix the prawns along with salt and turmeric powder. Set aside for 10 minutes.
SaltTurmeric PowderPrawns
- 4
In a pan, heat coconut oil. Add mustard seeds and allow them to crackle. Add curry leaves and onions. Saute until the onion turns translucent.
Coconut OilMustard SeedsCurry leavesOnion
- 5
Add the marinated prawns, saute and cook for 3 minutes.
- 6
Add the prepared masala and mix well. Add salt. Mix, cover and cook for 5 minutes on low heat. Remove the lid and cook until the gravy is thick and semi-dry.
Salt
- 7
Add coriander leaves, mix and serve with rice.
Coriander Leaves
Before you start
- How long does Mangalore Prawn Sukka take?
- 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Mangalore Prawn Sukka serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Mangalore Prawn Sukka vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Mangalore Prawn Sukka spicy?
- It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Mangalore Prawn Sukka?
- 500 grams Prawns, ¾ cup Coconut, 1 tbsp Tamarind, 1 cup Onion, 10 Dried Kashmiri Red Chilli, 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Mangalore Prawn Sukka?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Mangalore Prawn Sukka?
- About 321 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
Tips from other cooks
2 notes- H
harsaneeJanuary 2025
just Yumm!
- P
PradeepaSeptember 2024
Awesome
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