Indian Prawn Fritters Recipes

Ingredients :

350g uncooked prawns

1 medium onion, roughly chopped

2 cloves garlic, chopped

4 cm ginger, grated

1-2 tbsp curry paste

2 tbsp lemon juice

1/2 cup coriander leaves

1 tsp turmeric

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp cracked black pepper

1/2 cup besan flour (chickpea flour)

oil, for shallow frying

Method :

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. 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.

Makes 15

The different varieties of curry paste - Madras, Vindaloo, Korma, Green Masala and so on - have different spices, flavors and degrees of heat. Use whichever you prefer.

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