Simple Maharashtrian Dry Prawns Sukkha Recipe

Maharashtrian style dry Sukat (dried shrimp) recipe, you will love its taste. It is very easy to make. It tastes so amazing that everyone at home will eat it with pleasure. Simple Maharashtrian Dry Prawns Sukkha Recipe.

Ingredients:

• 250 gm Sukat (Dry Baby Shrimp)
• 1 Onion Chopped
• 8-9 Garlic Cloves
• 1 Inch Ginger Chopped
• Coriander Leaves
• 1 tsp Coriander Seeds
• 2 Green Chilli
• Dry Grated Coconut
• Water
• Oil
• 1 tsp Cumin Seeds
• 3 Medium Onions Chopped
• 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
• A Pinch Hing / Asafetida
• 1 Tomato Chopped
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp Kolhapuri Masala Powder
• Warm Water
• 2 pieces of Kokam
• Coriander Leaves

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Instructions:

1. Clean the Sukat by removing heads/tails. Wash 2-3 times, soaking briefly.
2. Grind together onion, garlic, ginger, coriander leaves, coriander seeds, cumin seeds, green chillies, and dried coconut (grated) without adding water.
3. Heat oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, then chopped onions and saute until golden.
4. Add turmeric powder and hing powder, followed by the ground paste. Saute for 2 minutes.
5. Add chopped tomato and cook until soft.
6. Add salt and Kolhapuri masala. Mix well.
7. Add warm water to the pan and cook the masala until the oil separates.
8. Add the cleaned Sukat and saute for 2-3 minutes.
9. Cover and cook on low heat for 2 minutes.
10. Add kokum pieces for flavour, cover, and cook for another 5-7 minutes.
11. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve hot.

Additional Tips:

1. You can also use fresh coconut (grated).