Crispy prawn pakora is nothing but prawns dipped in a spicy batter of besan. A very tasty appetizer for prawn lovers. Now I am saying this but 12 years back I was allergic to prawns, my husband would roll his eyes over these whenever we used to go to some fish department stores. It was his love for prawns that I had to learn some prawn curry recipes. And now I can see the love for prawns has been passed to my son also but only in pakora form. This pakora version tastes fantastic with some spices and the crunchy layer outside gives that extra zing.
I had a soft batter version of these prawn pakoras at my friends place this month. Satarupa had made some finger licking dishes for main course but the prawn pakoras as starters were the show stealer. Thanks honey, for another wonderful idea of making prawn pakora.
Ingredients:
To Marinate:
1/2 kg medium size Prawn
1/2 Lemon
2 tsp Ginger-Garlic paste
1/2 Turmeric powder
Salt to taste
For the batter:
1/2 cup Besan (gram flour)
2-3 tbsp Rice flour
1 tsp Garam masala
1 tsp Green chilli paste
5-6 Curry leaves finely chopped
Salt to taste
Cold water as required
Oil for frying
1 cup Corn flake roughly crushed
Method:
Wash prawns and devein them, place them in a bowl and add all the ingredients under 'marinate'. Keep this aside for 15 minutes. Now make the batter by mixing besan, rice flour, garam masala, chilly paste, curry leaves, salt and mix thoroughly. Add just enough of cold water to make a thick but smooth coat-able batter. Keep the crushed corn flaxes plate next to the stove and dip 2-3 prawns at a time into the batter to coat and then drop them into the corn flaxes mixture. Deep fry prawns on low heat until they turn out golden in color. Repeat the same process to make the remaining prawn pakoras. Serve hot with lemon wedges and chilli garlic sauce.
I just love prawns... Will try definitely
ReplyDeleteCrunchy pakoras are inviting...Welcome to chennai,dear.
ReplyDeleteVery tempting recipe,cute presentation...
ReplyDeleteGreat recipe.quite easy too.will try soon n let U know.
ReplyDeleteSuper tempting and yummy !!
ReplyDeleteWould love to have them right away!Crispy an tasty prawns!
ReplyDeleteLooks sooooooooooo inviting !
ReplyDeleteCrispy crunchy and total yum
ReplyDeleteDelicious and fabulous Prawn pakoras. Looks inviting..
ReplyDeleteNice recipe...I'm going to try this this weekend...have some prawns in the freezer. Will share a snap on Fb if it come out as good as urs ;-P
ReplyDeletethey look so perfect and delicious...so crisply fried
ReplyDeletePakora with prawn seems a very good idea. I should try this soon. Looks very yummy!
ReplyDeletethat's looks yum ..nicely done ..thoda yaha bi bhej do
ReplyDeletejust love prawns and they are so nicely fried
ReplyDeleteOoh I m feeling hungry bu seeing this..I am a prawn fan but here the prawn we get is not very flavourful like our Indian prawns..I miss eating good prawns:)
ReplyDeleteThis looks delicious! My family loves prawns!
ReplyDeleteoohh yum yum.. pass me the plate deepa :)
ReplyDeleteOooooooooooo! they look delicious.
ReplyDeletelooks perfect
ReplyDeleteDelicious pakora deepa.
ReplyDeleteThese Prawn Fritters look wonderful and super delicious. Can't wait to try this. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCan't stop myself from drooling on ur space Deeps, lovely presentation as well
ReplyDeleteMmmm....tempting...
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Prawns are such lean proteins that cook very quickly. It would become rubbery if not cooked properly. Pakoras are a great way to cook them. They would cook immediately and this will add a good crunch to it too.. Thanks for the idea, I too will try it!
ReplyDeletewow!! just soo tempting...and yes, its does luk soo crisp. gud post.
ReplyDeleteEven a vegetarian will definitely drool here, looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteThey look so crispy and yummy!!!
ReplyDeleteWow..Would surely try this one..I think it will be awesome..Literally you made my mouth watering..
ReplyDeletePerfect for monsoon season....
ReplyDeleteLove it....prawns look so crisp and yum....would love trying it...
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Oh my! love this parkoras...simple and easy recipe....I gotta try this for sure...
ReplyDeleteLovely prwn pakoras....love the recipe.
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ReplyDeleteThe prawn pakoras look very delicious. I just made some prawn pakodis yesterday.loved the way u have plated them. I can eat prawns anytime. Loved ur version of pakoras & will give it a try soon.
ReplyDeleteYummy fitters drool worthy..nice recipe,will surely try this.
ReplyDeleteAajke ki hoche ..kothao kachuri dekh-che and kothao Tiramisu and ekhon tumaar eto lobhniyo chingri pakoda ..uf! khete bhishon iche hoche ekhon..chal goron dile ekto crisp hoye bodhaye..ami dal diye O banayi..and snaps are all making me hungry..hope you have settled well now Deepa..hugs and smiles
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