Prawn (Shrimp) Pakoras

Name: Prawn (Shrimp) Pakoras
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: 30 balls
Cuisine: South Asia — Muslim traditions
Ingredients: 1 kg medium raw prawns; 1 medium red onion; 0.25 cup fresh coriander; 1 large tomatoes; 1 garlic clove; 0.5 tsp minced ginger; 0.5 tsp ground red chili pepper; 75 g besan flour; 0.125 tsp bicarbonate of soda; salt; 2 cup vegetable oil

Prawns, tomatoes and bicarbonate soda come together in this South Asian starter, fragrant with clove and ginger and cooked in a pan. It comes to the table with tomato and mint chutney.

23 min · Serves 30 · Easy

Method

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Time: Prep 20 min · Cook 3 min · 23 min total
Difficulty: easy

1
Pulse prawns in food processor-they need to just come together not turn into a paste! Combine the prawns and remaining ingredients except the oil.
2
Using a tablespoon, measure out approximately 30 balls. Using damp hands, roll each portion into a ball; place on a plate, cover with cling film until ready to use.
3
Heat the oil in a wok or heavy based frypan. Fry 6-8 balls at a time until golden brown all over.
4
Drain on paper towels. Serve hot with tomato and mint chutney.