Dim Sum and Asian Snacks Recipes - Indian Prawn Fritters Recipe

  
 

Dim Sum and Snacks Recipes - Indian Prawn Fritters

Ingredients

  • 350g uncooked prawns

  • 1 medium onion, roughly chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 4 cm ginger, grated

  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon juice

  • 1/2 cup coriander leaves

  • 1 teaspoon turmeric

  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

  • 1/4 teaspoon cracked black pepper

  • 1/2 cup besan flour (chickpea flour)

  • oil, for shallow frying

Method:

  1. Shell and devein the prawns. Combine the prawns, onion, garlic, ginger, curry paste, lemon juice, coriander., turmeric, salt and pepper in a food processor. Process for 20-30 seconds or until well combined. cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

  2. Roll tablespoonfuls of mixture into round patties and lightly coat in besan flour. Heat 1-2 cm oil in a pan and add the fritters, in batches. Cook over medium heat for 3 minutes or until golden brown. Drain on paper towels and serve. Serve with plain yoghurt and lemon wedges, if desired.