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Shrimp Pakora
Shrimp pakora, a popular snack, offers a delightful blend of spices and the crunchiness of shrimp in a chickpea flour batter. This recipe is perfect for those who love experimenting with flavours and textures in their cooking.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 290 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
Indian , Pakistani
Ingredients
- 200 g Shrimp Peeled and deveined
- 100 g chickpea flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
- 1/2 tsp chilli powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 150 ml water
- vegetable oil For frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, baking powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Gradually add water and whisk until you have a smooth, thick batter.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the batter, making sure they are well coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or a fryer to 180°C (350°F).
- Carefully drop the marinated shrimp into the hot oil one by one.
- Fry the shrimp pakoras until they turn golden brown and crispy, usually about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp pakoras from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favourite chutney or sauce.
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Notes
- 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
290kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
32g
(64%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
161mg
(54%)
Sodium
959mg
(40%)
Potassium
744mg
(21%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
183IU
(4%)
Vitamin C
0.4mg
(0%)
Calcium
227mg
(23%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 2Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 290
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 290kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 32g | 64% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 161mg | 54% |
| Sodium | 959mg | 40% |
| Potassium | 744mg | 16% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 183IU | 4% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 227mg | 23% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.