CRUNCHY PRAWNS

INGREDIENTS

Prawns-1/4 kg
Red chilly powder-1-1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder-1/2 tsp
Coriander powder-1/2 tsp
Garam masala powder-1/2 tsp
Ginger garlic paste-1 tbsp
Lime juice-2 tbsp
Egg-1
Spicy vinegar-2 tbsp
Red chilly sauce-2 tbsp
Corn flour
Rice flour
Curry leaves-few sprigs
Green chillies-3-4
Colour-a pinch
Salt-to taste
Oi

METHOD

1. Marinate prawns with all the masalas except corn and rice flours and egg for two hours in fridge.
2. Heat oil in a kadai, in the meantime, mix corn flour and rice flour in the ratio of 1 tbsp, ¼ tbsp respectively. Add egg to the mixture, coat the prawns evenly.
3. Drop one by one and fry prawns till done. When the prawns are ¾ done, add curry leaves and slit green chillies to the oil.
4. You may sprinkle a little chat masala to enhance the flavour.

PRAWN MASALA FRY

INGREDIENTS

Medium sized prawns-400 gms
Onions-3
Red chilly powder-1-1/2 tsp
Turmeric powder-¼ tsp
Ginger garlic paste-¾ tsp
Coriander powder-1 tsp
Cumin powder-½ tsp
Garam masala powder-½ tsp
Curry leaves and coriander leaves
Salt-to taste
Oil

METHOD

1. Heat oil in a pan, add very finely chopped onions sauté till golden brown.
2. Add ginger garlic paste, few curry leaves, sauté well.
3. Add prawns, sauté till they turn pink, add chilly powder, turmeric power, coriander powder,cumin powder, garam masala powder, salt.
4. Saute till the prawns are well coated with the masala.
5. Garnish with coriander leaves.