Prawn 65 is a delicious South Indian starter or appetizer. This is a spicy and crispy dry preparation in which prawns are marinated with spices and deep or shallow fried. Prawns need not be cooked for a long time. It will get cooked in 2 – 3 minutes. Over-cooking will make the prawn rubbery. Another important thing with prawn is cleaning and de-veining the prawns. De-veining is very important, if ignored it may cause digestive issues. After cooking, you must have Prawns 65 immediately to enjoy the Hot! Spice !! & Crispiness !!!
Preparation Time : 5 mins
Marination Time : 30 mins
Cooking Time : 10 mins
Total Time : 45 mins
Ingredients :
Prawns - 250g ( de-shelled )
Rice flour - 4 tsp
Maida - 3 tsp
Besan flour - 1 tsp
Garam masala - 1/2 tsp
Ginger garlic paste - 1 tsp
Turmeric powder - 1/2 tsp
Red chilli powder - 1 1/2 tsp
Pepper powder - 1 tsp
Coriander leaves - 2 string finely chopped
Lemon juice - 1/2 tsp
Curry leaves - 2 - 3 string
Oil - for frying
Method :
De-shell the prawns and wash them properly.
Marinate the prawns by applying turmeric powder, keep aside for 5 minutes.
In a bowl, add maida, rice flour, besan flour, red chilli powder, garam masala, salt, ginger garlic paste, pepper powder, finely chopped coriander leaves and few drops of lemon. Mix well and make a thick paste by adding water.
Add cleaned and de-veined prawns to the above paste. Make sure prawns are covered with masala.
Leave the marinated prawns for 30 minutes.
Heat a pan and add oil for shallow frying. Once the oil is hot, keep the heat to medium and fry till crispy. It would take 2 – 3 minutes. Once done, remove it to a kitchen tissue paper, so that excess oil is removed.
In the same pan, add 1 tablespoon oil and saute the curry leaves.
Add to the fried prawns and mix well.
Serve hot and enjoy.
Pictorial :
Take your ingredients.
De-shell the prawns and wash them properly.
Marinate the prawns by applying turmeric powder, keep aside for 5 minutes.
In a bowl, add maida, rice flour, besan flour, red chilli powder, garam masala, salt, ginger garlic paste, pepper powder, finely chopped coriander leaves and few drops of lemon. Mix well and make a thick paste by adding water. Add cleaned and de-veined prawns to the above mixture. Make sure prawns are covered with masala. Leave the marinated prawns for 30 minutes.
Heat a pan and add oil for shallow frying. Once the oil is hot, keep the heat to medium and fry till crispy. It would take 2 – 3 minutes.
Serve hot and enjoy.
Notes :
Prawns shouldn't be overcooked else prawns become rubbery.
Curry leaves enhances the flavour of the 65. This can be added to any 65 delicacy.
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