Prawn Cutlets
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Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add chilli, turmeric powder and the prawns. Cook till water from the prawns completely dries up. Cool. Grind / mince the above in a food processor. Add mashed potatoes, 5 spice powder, coriander leaves. Divide the mixture into small 1 inch round balls. Beat eggs. Flatten each ball with your hands, dip in the eggs, then in the bread crumbs and deep fry till brown. Serve hot.
Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan. Add chilli, turmeric powder and the shrimp. Cook till water from the shrimp completely dries up. Cool. Grind / mince the above in a food processor. Add mashed potatoes, 5 spice powder, coriander leaves. Divide the mixture into small 1 inch round balls. Beat eggs. Flatten each ball with your hands, dip in the eggs, then in the bread crumbs and deep fry till brown. Serve hot.
Introduction
Yummy prawn fritters - spicy, tender, best served with drinks. Indian snack.
Yummy prawn fritters - spicy, tender, best served with drinks. Indian snack.
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Ingredients
Serves: 4-6
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U.S.
- 250 grams prawns (cleaned, shelled and de-veined)
- 2 large potatoes (boiled and mashed)
- 1 teaspoon chinese five spice
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon chilli powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- oil (for deep frying)
- 1 tablespoon oil (for cooking the prawns)
- 2 eggs
- breadcrumbs
- 1 bunch fresh coriander (chopped finely)
- 8⅚ ounces shrimp (cleaned, shelled and de-veined)
- 2 large potatoes (boiled and mashed)
- 1 teaspoon chinese five spice
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala
- oil (for deep frying)
- 1 tablespoon oil (for cooking the prawns)
- 2 eggs
- breadcrumbs
- 1 bunch cilantro (chopped finely)
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