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Ghati Masala Prawns

BY Chef Rohit Ghai, 01 Oct, 2021
  • Ghati Masala Prawns

 

 

Ingredients


• 12 8/12-sized peeled prawns

• 2 tbsps rice flour

• 3 tbsps corn flour

• ½ tsp ginger-garlic paste

• ½ tsp garam masala

• 2 tsps mild red chili powder

• 2 sprigs of curry leaves, finely chopped

• Salt and water as needed

• Oil for deep-frying

• Juice of 1 lime

• Some chopped coriander leaves

 

 

 

Preparation

• Wash the prawns and drain them completely. Then marinate the prawns with the chopped curry leaves, one teaspoon of red chili powder, and a dash of lime juice, and keep aside.

• Make a batter using the rice and cornflour, garam masala, salt, the remaining red chili powder, ginger-garlic paste, and chopped coriander leaves. Add water as needed.

• Deep fry the prawns until they turn golden.

• Sprinkle with freshly chopped coriander, ghati masala powder, and a lime wedge on top, and serve hot.

 

Photos Courtesy of Rohit Ghai

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