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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 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 160 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Indian
Ingredients
- 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
- In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, ground turmeric, ground cumin, chilli powder, baking powder, and salt.
- Add minced garlic, grated ginger, chopped onion, and chopped fresh coriander to the bowl.
- Gradually add water to the mixture, stirring continuously, until you achieve a smooth batter consistency.
- Fold in the peeled and deveined prawns, ensuring they are well coated with the batter.
- Allow the batter to rest for 30 minutes to allow the flavours to meld.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully drop spoonfuls of the prawn and batter mixture into the hot oil.
- Fry the pakoras until they turn golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Remove the pakoras from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on kitchen paper.
- Serve hot with your favourite dipping sauce or chutney.
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Notes
- Ensure the oil is at the right temperature before frying to achieve crispy pakoras.
- You can adjust the amount of chilli powder according to your spice preference.
- Serve the pakoras immediately for the best taste and texture.
- Nutritional facts:
- The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition Information
Calories
160kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
19g
(6%)
Protein
16g
(32%)
Fat
2g
(3%)
Saturated Fat
0.3g
(2%)
Trans Fat
0.003g
Cholesterol
81mg
(27%)
Sodium
483mg
(20%)
Potassium
431mg
(12%)
Fiber
4g
(16%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
199IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
119mg
(12%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 160
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 160kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 19g | 6% |
| Protein | 16g | 32% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.3g | 2% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 81mg | 27% |
| Sodium | 483mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 431mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 199IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 119mg | 12% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.