Sungta Hinga Udda

Sungta Hinga Udda / Prawns Asafoetida Curry is one of the most popular Konkani recipes found in Mangalore and other parts of the Konkan region in India. It's one of those recipes that has very few ingredients. The curry is rich in flavors blended with Coconut, Spices, and Asafoetida. This curry tastes outstanding with hot steamed Rice. Let's learn how to prepare this curry in less than 30 mins with less than 10 ingredients.
January 21, 2021 1 Comment

CategoryDifficultyBeginner

Yields1 Serving
Prep Time5 minsCook Time20 minsTotal Time25 mins

 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
 ½ tsp Asafoetida
 250 g Small Deveined Prawns
 6 Dried Red Chilies
 200 g Grated Coconut
 2 tbsp Tamarind Juice
 1.50 cups Water
 Salt (As per Requirement)

Blended Coconut Masala
1

Roast 6-7 Dried Red Chillies along with 1 tbsp of Oil for 2-3mins

2

Blend in Coconut, Roasted Dried Red Chillies, Tamarind juice, and 1/2 glass of water into a semi-liquid paste.

Making of the Prawn Asafoetida Curry
3

In a saute pan, Add in 1 glass of water and pour in the Blended Masala, and Cook for at least 5 mins.

4

Add in some salt to taste, 1/2 tsp of Asafoetida, and 2 Tbsp of Coconut Oil and Mix them well.

5

Add about 250gms of Small Prawns and Cook the curry till the Prawns are cooked well.

6

Sungta Hinga Udda is now ready to be served with some hot steamed rice!

Ingredients

 2 tbsp Coconut Oil
 ½ tsp Asafoetida
 250 g Small Deveined Prawns
 6 Dried Red Chilies
 200 g Grated Coconut
 2 tbsp Tamarind Juice
 1.50 cups Water
 Salt (As per Requirement)

Directions

Blended Coconut Masala
1

Roast 6-7 Dried Red Chillies along with 1 tbsp of Oil for 2-3mins

2

Blend in Coconut, Roasted Dried Red Chillies, Tamarind juice, and 1/2 glass of water into a semi-liquid paste.

Making of the Prawn Asafoetida Curry
3

In a saute pan, Add in 1 glass of water and pour in the Blended Masala, and Cook for at least 5 mins.

4

Add in some salt to taste, 1/2 tsp of Asafoetida, and 2 Tbsp of Coconut Oil and Mix them well.

5

Add about 250gms of Small Prawns and Cook the curry till the Prawns are cooked well.

6

Sungta Hinga Udda is now ready to be served with some hot steamed rice!

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