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

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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.