Prawns Koliwada Recipe

Ingredients:

• 500g fresh prawns, cleaned and deveined
• 1 cup gram flour (besan)
• 2 tablespoons rice flour
• 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garam masala
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep frying
• Lemon wedges and onion rings for garnish
• Fresh coriander leaves for garnish

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Prawns:

   • In a bowl, mix together ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt.
   • Add the cleaned prawns to the marinade and mix well to coat the prawns evenly. Let it marinate for 30 minutes.

2. Prepare the Batter:

   • In a separate bowl, combine gram flour (besan), rice flour, salt, and a pinch of red chili powder.
   • Gradually add water to make a thick batter. The consistency should be thick enough to coat the prawns well.

3. Coat the Prawns:

   • Heat oil in a deep frying pan or kadhai over medium-high heat.
   • Dip each marinated prawn into the batter, ensuring it's coated evenly.
   • Carefully drop the coated prawns into the hot oil. Fry in batches to avoid overcrowding the pan.
   • Fry until the prawns turn golden brown and crispy. Remove from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.

4. Serve:

   • Garnish with lemon wedges, onion rings, and fresh coriander leaves.
   • Serve hot with mint chutney or your favorite dipping sauce.

Enjoy your crispy and flavorful Prawns Koliwada!