sukkale sungata panna upkari

sukkale sungata (dried prawns/shrimps) Panna upkari

Recipe by Preethi baliga

Sukkale sungat means dried prawns in konkani and panna upkari is a dry spicy dish in which we use whole lot of chilly powder or chilly paste and balance it with tamarind pulp.This is a signature dish of Mangalore and enjoyed specially during the rainy season

Prep time: 15mins
Cook time: 15 mins
Total time: 30 mins
Ingredients

• 2 cups Dried prawns/shrimps
• 2 cups Chopped onion
• 1tbsp Red chilly powder
• 1 lemon sized tamarind ball
• 1tbsp oil

Cooking Directions

• Clean and soak dried prawns for about 10-15 mins in 5 cups of water( if you are using shrimp then you have to dry roast for about 3-4 min and then clean and wash it with clean water no need of soaking)

 

• Heat oil in a kadai/pan,add chopped onions and fry till it changes to pink and translucent.
• Now add red chilly powder and saute for 5 mins on medium low flame.
• Then add tamarind pulp( soak tamarind in warm water for 10 mins and make smooth paste or just squeeze and take out the pulp).Mix it well with the masala.
• Drain the soaked prawns and add along with a cup of water,Cover it with a lid and cook for 10-12 mins. Make it semi dry and serve hot with rice or roti