Shrimp Pakora
Shrimp pakora, a popular snack, offers a delightful blend of spices and the crunchiness of shrimp in a chickpea flour batter. This recipe is perfect for those who love experimenting with flavours and textures in their cooking.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 30 min
- Yield
- 2 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 200 g Shrimp (peeled and deveined)
- 100 g Gram Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper (adjust to taste)
- 150 ml Water
- Vegetable Oil (for frying)
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, baking powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- 2
Gradually add water and whisk until you have a smooth, thick batter.
- 3
Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the batter, making sure they are well coated.
- 4
Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or a fryer to 180°C (350°F).
- 5
Carefully drop the marinated shrimp into the hot oil one by one.
- 6
Fry the shrimp pakoras until they turn golden brown and crispy, usually about 3-4 minutes.
- 7
Remove the shrimp pakoras from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 8
Serve hot with your favourite chutney or sauce.