Prawn (Shrimp) Pakoras

Prawn (Shrimp) Pakoras

poniedziałek, 10 lutego 2014

Prawn (Shrimp) Pakoras

Time: 23 mins

Ingredients

• 1 kg medium raw prawns, peeled and roughly chopped
• 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh coriander, chopped
• 1 large tomato, finely chopped
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon minced ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon ground red chili pepper
• 75 g besan flour (chick pea flour)
• 1/8 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
• salt
• 2 cups vegetable oil (for deep frying)

Directions

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