Recipe Name:
Prawns Koliwada
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Serves:
4 people
Description:
Prawns Koliwada is a popular appetizer from the Koli community in Maharashtra, featuring crispy deep-fried prawns marinated in a spicy and tangy batter. This dish is known for its vibrant red color and bold flavors, making it a favorite at parties and gatherings.
Why You Will Love It:
You will love Prawns Koliwada for its crispy texture and flavorful marinade that perfectly complements the tender prawns. The combination of spices, gram flour, and tangy lemon juice creates a delightful appetizer that is sure to impress your guests.
Key Ingredient:
Fresh Prawns
Ingredients:
Prawns Koliwada
Prep Time:
30 minutes
Serves:
4 people
Description:
Prawns Koliwada is a popular appetizer from the Koli community in Maharashtra, featuring crispy deep-fried prawns marinated in a spicy and tangy batter. This dish is known for its vibrant red color and bold flavors, making it a favorite at parties and gatherings.
Why You Will Love It:
You will love Prawns Koliwada for its crispy texture and flavorful marinade that perfectly complements the tender prawns. The combination of spices, gram flour, and tangy lemon juice creates a delightful appetizer that is sure to impress your guests.
Key Ingredient:
Fresh Prawns
Ingredients:
⦁ 500 grams prawns, cleaned and deveined
⦁ 1 cup gram flour (besan)
⦁ 1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste
⦁ 1 tablespoon red chili powder (adjust to taste)
⦁ 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
⦁ 1 teaspoon garam masala
⦁ Juice of 1 lemon
⦁ Salt to taste
⦁ Oil for deep frying
⦁ Fresh coriander leaves for garnish
⦁ Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions:
⦁ Marinate the Prawns: In a large bowl, combine cleaned prawns, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well to coat the prawns evenly. Let it marinate for 15-20 minutes.
⦁ Prepare the Batter: In another bowl, prepare a thick batter using gram flour (besan), water, salt, and a pinch of red chili powder. The batter should be thick enough to coat the prawns.
⦁ Deep Fry the Prawns: Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Dip each marinated prawn into the gram flour batter, ensuring it is well coated. Carefully place the coated prawns into the hot oil and fry in batches until golden brown and crispy. Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
⦁ Serve Hot: Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and serve hot with lemon wedges and a side of mint chutney or ketchup.
Recipe Notes:
⦁ Ensure the oil is hot enough before frying the prawns to achieve a crispy texture.
⦁ Adjust the spiciness according to your preference by varying the amount of red chili powder.
⦁ Prawns Koliwada is best served immediately while still hot and crispy.
Enjoy the irresistible crunch and spicy flavors of Prawns Koliwada, a beloved dish that captures the essence of Maharashtra's coastal cuisine!