MyMusingsSangSpeak-Pet Puja -Paaticha Kanda Sukkat (Spring Onions Dried Shrimps)

Paaticha Kanda Sukkat (Spring Onion Dried Shrimps)

The Paaticha Kanda Sukkat recipe is a Maharashtrian delicacy made of dried small prawns and spring onions and serves as a good side dish. It is a typically Maharashtrian side dish, a stir fry recipe that is quite easy to make and tastes good with almost anything. This is an all-time favourite at my place and loved by one and all, especially my daughter. My mother also loved all kinds of dried sea fish and this recipe was one of her favourite too.

Dried shrimps are the small or tiny dried prawns and called Jawla or Sukkat in Marathi. The tiny prawns that are surplus in the season are dried by the fisher folk and are sold to be used in the seasons when fresh prawns are not readily available. Simultaneously, the areas that do not have access to fresh produce from the coastal areas rely on these dried varieties of sea food. The best and fresh variety are generally for sale in the market after October. The fresh dried prawns are light orange in colour and more flavourful. One can clean these by sieving and can be stored in air tight jars for about a year. People make chutneys of these dried prawns and also combine them with various vegetables like onions, tomatoes, spring onions and cabbage etc. to make yummy side dishes.

Ingredients

Dried Shrimps – 50 gms

Spring Onions - 150 gms

Water- As per requirement

Oil- 2 tablespoons

Salt- As per taste

Green Chilly- 2 medium

Method

Dry roast the dried shrimps for about 3-5 minutes. Remove from the fire and add water and allow to soak in water for about 15-20 minutes. Drain water and wash thoroughly. Heat oil in a pan and add chopped green chillies. Add chopped spring onions and stir fry for abt 2-3 minutes. Add the drained dried shrimps, salt to taste and stir for about 2-3 minutes. Cover for 2-3 minutes and Paaticha Kanda Sukkat(Spring Onion Dried Shrimps) is ready to be served.

MyMusingsSangSpeak-Pet Puja - Prawns Masala

Prawns Masala

Actually prawns (shrimps) taste best with least masala(spices). Prawns can be made in so many ways- fried, sautéed, baked, curried, pickled and so on. The prawns masala recipe that I am sharing tastes good with roti, chapattis and rice as well.

Ingredients

Prawns – 200 gms

Onions- 2 medium sized

Tomatoes – 2 medium sized

Garlic- 8-10 cloves

Ginger – 1 inch piece

Corinader – 4-5 sprigs

Fresh grated coconut – 2 tablespoons

Oil- 2-3 tablespoons

Turmeric – ½ teaspoon

Red chilly Powder – 1 teaspoon

Cumin Powder – ½ teaspoon

Coriander Powder – ½ teaspoon

 Water – 2 cups

Salt – To Taste

Method

Clean prawns by removing shells and deveining. Wash and set aside. Cut onions and tomatoes and grind them with garlic, ginger, coriander and fresh coconut to form a smooth paste. Heat oil in a pan and add the masala paste and fry well till oil nearly separates. Now add cleaned prawns, turmeric powder, salt, red chilly powder, cumin and coriander powder and stir well for about 2 minutes. Add 2 cups water and allow the prawns to cook for about 8-10 minutes. Prawns Masala is done and ready to be served.

Note

Prawns are cooked very fast. Take care not to overcook prawns.

Also some individuals have severe shellfish allergies, so please be aware.