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Introduction
A monsoon specialty, Samarachi Kodi is a dry prawn curry made with coconut and spices. It’s deeply flavorful and traditionally enjoyed during seafood-scarce months.
Ingredients:
- ½ cup dried prawns
- 1 cup grated coconut
- Tamarind, garlic, onion
- Red chilies, coriander seeds
Instructions:
- Roast coconut and spices, grind to paste.
- Sauté onion, garlic, dried prawns.
- Add masala paste and tamarind water; simmer.
Pro Tips
- Toast prawns lightly to enhance their flavor.
- Use Kashmiri chilies for color without too much heat.
Serving Suggestions
Best with rice or Goan boiled rice.
Fun Fact
Samarachi Kodi is often prepared during Hindu fasting days when fresh seafood isn’t available.