Prawn Koliwada

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Prawn Koliwada

Description

Cooking Time

Preparation Time :15 Min

Cook Time : 15 Min

Total Time : 30 Min

Ingredients

Serves : 2
  • 250 grams prawn


  • 1 tsp ginger garlic paste


  • 1 tsp lemon juice


  • 1 tsp coriander powder


  • 1 tsp salt


  • 1 tsp red chilly powder


  • 2 tsp gram flour


  • 1 tsp all purpose flour


  • 1/2 tsp kashmiri red chilli powder


  • 2 tsp yogurt


  • 1 cup oil


  • 1 pinch chat masala

Directions

  • Peel and devein the prawns, wash thoroughly and pat dry.
  • Marinate the prawns in ginger garlic paste, 1/2 tbsp Kashmiri red chilli powder, coriander powder, 1 tbsp lemon juice and salt for 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Squeeze out the extra moisture, add all-purpose flour, gram flour/besan, 1/2 tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder, rest of the lemon juice, yoghurt and 1 tsp of oil.
  • Mix all the spices with the marinated prawns.
  • Prepare oil for deep frying, making sure to maintain the temperature at medium high.
  • Add one prawn initially in the hot oil to check if it is sufficiently hot.
  • Add the marinated prawns in the hot oil in batches, and fry till they turn a rich golden brown on both sides.
  • If you want to avoid deep frying, arrange the marinated prawns on an aluminium foil in a baking tray, drizzle a little oil on the prawns, and BROIL on HIGH, 5 to 7 minutes on both sides or until they turn a light golden brown.
  • Sprinkle chaat masala on top, serve with green chutney or ketchup.