Cornflour Coated Fried Prawns Recipe

 A Delicious Konkani-Malvani Style Snack

Fried Prawns Recipe

My family loves prawns, and we are always exploring new ways to prepare them. After tasting crispy fried prawns at several Konkani and Malvani restaurants, I decided to recreate this irresistible appetizer at home.

With a perfectly spiced marinade and a crispy cornflour coating, these prawns are crunchy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Here’s how you can make this restaurant-style delight at home!

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Cornflour Coated Fried Prawns Recipe

Ingredients:

For the Prawns:

• 500g prawns (cleaned and deveined)

• 1/2 cup cornflour

• 2 tbsp rice flour (optional for extra crunch)

• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

• 1 tsp red chili powder

• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp cumin powder

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• 1 tsp Malvani masala (optional, for authentic taste)

• 1 egg (lightly beaten)

• 1 tbsp lemon juice

• Salt to taste

• Oil (for deep frying)

  
  

Instructions:

1. Marinate the Prawns:

• In a large bowl, combine prawns with ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, Malvani masala (if using), lemon juice, and salt.

• Let the prawns marinate for 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.

  
  

2. Prepare the Coating:

• In another bowl, mix cornflour and rice flour with a pinch of salt and red chili powder for extra spice.

  
  

3. Coat the Prawns:

• Dip each marinated prawn into the beaten egg, then roll it in the cornflour mixture until evenly coated. Shake off excess coating.

  
  

4. Fry the Prawns:

• Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.

• Fry prawns in batches for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Avoid overcrowding the pan.

• Remove and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

  
  

Serving Suggestions:

• Serve hot with a wedge of lemon, some onion rings, and a side of tangy pudina (mint) chutney or Malvani coconut chutney.

• Garnish with freshly chopped coriander leaves for an added burst of flavor.

  
  

Enjoy this Konkani-Malvani-style cornflour-fried prawns recipe that’s sure to be a hit with your family and guests!