Prawn Pakora
Crispy on the outside, succulent on the inside, this dish blends the bold flavors of spices with the delicate sweetness of prawns. Perfect for a crunchy snack or appetizer, these pakoras are a tantalizing combination of textures and tastes that will leave you craving for more.
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 4 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 200 g Prawns (peeled and deveined)
- 100 g Gram Flour
- 1 Onion (finely chopped)
- 2 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 Ginger (grated)
- 1 Coriander (chopped)
- 1 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- Water (as needed)
Instructions
- 1
In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, ground turmeric, ground cumin, chilli powder, baking powder, and salt.
- 2
Add minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped onion, and chopped fresh coriander to the bowl.
- 3
Gradually add water to the mixture, stirring continuously, until you achieve a smooth batter consistency.
- 4
Fold in the peeled and deveined prawns, ensuring they are well coated with the batter.
- 5
Allow the batter to rest for 30 minutes to allow the flavours to meld.
- 6
Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- 7
Once the oil is hot, carefully drop spoonfuls of the prawn and batter mixture into the hot oil.
- 8
Fry the pakoras until they turn golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- 9
Remove the pakoras from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on kitchen paper.
- 10
Serve hot with your favourite dipping sauce or chutney.