Friday, April 23, 2021

Prawn Pakoda


A perfect nonveg snack to enjoy with a cup of tea. 

Ingredients:
shrimp/prawns - 250 gms
turmeric - 1/2 tsp
ginger garlic paste  - 1tbsp
green chili - 3 nos finely chopped
mint - 1 tbsp
coriander - 1 tbsp
curry leaves - 1 tbsp
onion - 1 1/2 cup finely chopped
chilli powder - 1 tsp (optional)
besan flour - 1/2 cup
rice flour - 2 tbsp
baking soda - a pinch
salt to taste
oil for frying


Method:
  • Clean and slit shrimp lengthwise

  • Marinate with salt, turmeric, and ginger garlic paste
  • Add green chilies, mint, coriander, curry leaves

  • Add 1 cup of finely chopped onion and save 1/2 cup to add later
  • Add red chili powder, cover, and rest for few mins


  • Add the remaining onions, besan, rice four and adjust salt or spice level

  • The batter should be a little dry to get crispy pakodas. Sprinkle water only if needed
  • Fry them in hot oil, keep flame medium-high and make small balls to make the pakodas. Fry until golden brown

  • Enjoy your pakodas with mint chutney

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