Prawn Pakoda

written by Pooja Verma March 19, 2008 1 comment

Published under: Prawn

Ingredients
Prawns – 500 gm
Oil for frying

For prewash:-
Coconut oil – 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
Salt and pepper – 1/2 tsp

For batter mix:-
Besan(Kadalapodi) – 1/2 cup
Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
Asafoetida(Kaayam) – A pinch
Chilly powder – 1/4 – 1/2 tsp
Rice powder – 1 tbsp
Salt – As reqd
Pepper – 1 tsp
Water – just eough to make a thick batter

Preparation Method
1)Nicely wash the prawns and devein it.

2)Add the prewash ingredients to the prawns and let it soak for 5 mins.

3)Rinse it again so that the prawns are clean and free of any odor. Let it drain any water.

4)Meanwhile, mix the ingredients for batter and make it into a nice smooth thick batter like pakoda.

5)By the time, oil should be heated well in a pan.

6)Slice the prawn into half, dip it in the batter and fry until golden brown(3-5 mins).

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Pooja Verma

Pooja Verma worked in HR for 12 years before deciding to focus on her family and her young son. She has since rediscovered her love for cooking, enjoying experimenting with new and tasty dishes. Pooja's journey from a professional career to embracing family life and culinary passions is a key part of her story.