When Sunday comes, chicken and mutton are always available in our house. But, when you eat some fried prawns along with hot rice, it is a different kind of fun! Especially when you eat dal or sambar, the taste of fried prawns is indescribable.
Many people are a little scared to cook prawns. They are afraid that “they will become tough” or “they will smell bad”. But, if you follow a few little tips.. you can make them amazing at home rather than hotel style. Why delay? Let’s see what is the exact process.
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Ingredients
Prepare the following ingredients for a delicious prawn fry:
Main Ingredients:
- Prawns: 500 grams (cleaned)
- Onions: 2 large (finely chopped)
- Green chillies: 3-4 (sliced vertically)
- Ginger garlic paste: 1 tablespoon
- Curry leaves: 2 sprigs
- Coriander: a little
Spicy spices:
- Salt: to taste
- Chilli: 2 teaspoons (to taste)
- Turmeric: ½ teaspoon
- Coriander powder: 1 teaspoon
- Garam masala: ½ teaspoon
- Pepper powder: ½ teaspoon (to taste)
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
For frying:
Oil: 3-4 tablespoons
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Step by step method
Step 1: Cleaning the prawns
First, wash the prawns thoroughly with salt and turmeric powder 2-3 times. Don’t forget to remove the black rings on the prawns (deveining). This will not only make the prawns tastier but will also be good for your health.
Step 2: Marinating
Mix a little salt, turmeric, half a spoon of ginger garlic paste and lemon juice in the cleaned prawns and keep them aside for 15-20 minutes. This will help the prawns absorb the spices well and make them juicy after frying.
Step 3: Draining the water from the prawns
Instead of putting the prawns directly in the oil, first put them in a pan and cook for 5 minutes. The water will drain from the prawns. Cook until all the water is absorbed and set aside. This will separate the fried food and prevent it from becoming lumpy.
Step 4: Fry and cook
- Put a pan on the stove and add 3 tbsp of oil.
- Once the oil is hot, add the curry leaves, green chillies and finely chopped onions.
- Once the onions turn light brown, add the remaining ginger garlic paste and fry until the raw smell goes away.
Step 5: Add the spices
Now add the cooked prawns. After frying for 2 minutes, add the chilli powder, coriander powder, garam masala and pepper powder and mix well.
Step 6: Final touch
Fry the prawns with the spices on a low flame for 5-8 minutes until they turn red. Finally, sprinkle finely chopped coriander and switch off the stove.
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Types of Prawn Fry
You can fry prawns in different ways depending on your taste:
- Cashew Prawn Fry: Adding roasted cashews to the fry will make it crispy.
- Coconut Prawn Fry: Adding a little grated coconut at the end will give it a delicious taste.
- Pepper Prawn Fry: Reducing the spiciness and adding pepper powder will make it spicy and soothing to the throat.
Some Important Tips (Tips for Perfect Prawn Fry)
Note: Do not cook the prawns for too long. They will become rubbery.
- Small prawns? Large ones?: Medium-sized prawns are good for frying. If the prawns are large, make a slit in the middle so that the spices can penetrate.
- Flame: The flame should be on medium flame while frying the prawns. If you keep it on high flame, the top will burn and the inside will not cook.
- Lemon juice: Adding lemon juice will remove the unpleasant smell of shrimp.
- Oil: The more oil you add, the tastier the shrimp will be.
Health benefits of shrimp
Shrimp is not only delicious, but it also contains many nutrients that are good for your health:
- Protein: It contains high-quality protein, which is essential for building muscle.
- Omega-3 fatty acids: These improve heart health.
- Low calories: Shrimp is low in calories compared to chicken and mutton, so it is a good choice for those who want to lose weight.
- Vitamins: It is rich in vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc.
Conclusion
If you fry shrimp in the above method, it will definitely surpass the taste of the hotel. It will be even more delicious when eaten with hot rice. Be sure to try this recipe this weekend!