Prawns are much liked among seafoods. Prawns are very healthy choice of food as they are extremely good source of protein, and very low in fat as well as calories. They also contain high level of vitamin that are essential for healthy skin, bones and teeth. Winter season calls us to get indulge in hot and spicy food. The presence of garam masala and spices in this recipe are perfect enough to gratify your tastebuds during winters. (Don’t forget to read the note at bottom of the recipe.)
Spicy Prawns Fry
- 1/2 kg Prawns, deshell, devein and wash *
- 1 Onion, finely chopped
- 2 green chillies, deseeded and finely chopped
- 1 tbps Ginger-Garlic paste
- 1 tbsp Red chilli powder
- 1/2 tbsp Pepper powder
- 1/4 tbsp Turmeric powder
- 1/4 tbsp Garam masala powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
- 2-3 fresh Cilantro or coriander leaves
PREPARATION:
- Add onions, red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt, pepper powder, ginger-garlic paste and green chillies to prawns and leave it for an hour in deep freezer to marinate.
- In a heavy bottom pan or kadai add the marinated prawns and cook by covering with a lid.
- Cook till all the water gets absorbed by the prawns. Now it’s time to add oil for frying the prawns.
- Fry till the prawns are soft, tender, juicy and completly cooked.
- Garnish with cilantro leaves and lemon wedges before serving.
- Last but not least add your ‘love’ to make the dish ‘YUMMY’.
* NOTE : Scrub the prawns with sea salt to get cleaned easily and also to avoid smell. If are using sea salt or common salt in scrubbing then adjust the quantity of salt in the recipe. Buy medium raw prawns that are shiny and firm, smaller prawns taste sweeter with a finer texture than king prawns.
Priya says
Am drooling now here…mouthwatering, delicious fry…
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank You Priya.
Rosa's Yummy Yums says
OMG, I love all those spices and shrimps! A wonderful dish!
Cheers,
Rosa
Valarmathi says
Ya the pic looks same as mine. Next time sure i will try with your ingredients. I stay in Gm Palya near HAL.
Ann says
Oops..mouthwatering..cholestrol factor reminds me to stop here..We occasionally have this one.next time will be experimenting this one Lubna.Thanks for sharing
Cham says
Hmm Looks spicy and delicious
Yasmeen says
Its called shrimp here,the spicy curry is my husband’s favorite:)
Ms.Unique says
Yummy Praws my favorite …….. oooh spicy tooooooo I’m asking my Mum to make it …… thnx …
Malar Gandhi says
Absolutely delicious….I love shrimps….and pictures luk tempting!
Anjum says
hey lubna..i was planning to make prawns tommorow ..its a nice recipe u shared
Andhra Flavors says
Wow prawns fry..love this.
Retno Prihadana says
Lubna, It looks sooooo delicious. I love prawn!
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank you Rosa, Valarmathi, Ann, Cham, Yasmeen, ms.Unique, Malar Gandhi, Anjum, Andhra Flavors and Retno.
n33ma says
Lovely prawns, so tempting.
Happy cook says
Wow that prawn fry looks DELICIOUS.
I can just taste them .
Purva Desai says
Those look really crispy and mouthwatering
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Purva Desai says
Those look crispy and mouthwatering
Besides a lovely surprise is waiting for you, collect it from my blog…
Kitchen Flavours says
Thank You Neema, Happy Cook, Purva.
Iam honoured Purva. Thanks a ton.
Supriya says
Fried prawns look delicious 🙂 I will definitely try your recipe soon. You have a wonderful blog.
chithu says
reallly….. its so yum yum yummy…. my favourite
SANJAY says
Hi, Looks fantastic, however one question. At what point does the garam masala go into the recipe??
Jeffshree says
Thanks Priya, We tried this recipie at home. It was awesome.