Prawns Fry
Prawns Fry is a tasty, spicy dish made by marinating prawns with spice powders & stir frying it with onions, tomatoes and spices. Prawn Fry is relished by mixing with rice meal or as side to rice meal & flatbreads. Prawn Fry is a simple recipe and is explained in this post with step by step pictures.
Servings2
Ingredients
- 20 small prawns
- 1 tablespoon coconut grated
- 1 medium sized big onion
- 1 tablespoon oil
For the marinade
- 2 heaped teaspoon ginger garlic paste
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
- 1.5 teaspoon coriander powder
- 1 teaspoon garam masala powder
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- salt to taste
To temper:
- 1 teaspoon fennel seeds
- a small sprig curry leaves
- 2 teaspoon oil
Instructions
- Devein the prawns as mentioned in the link in the ingredients list. Rinse it well and transfer it to a mixin bowl.
- Add all the ingredients listed under 'to marinade' mix well. Marinade for atleast 30mins.
- Heat oil in a pan add the masala coated prawns and saute for 2mins. Then add little water.
- Cook covered for few mins till prawn gets cooked until soft. Keep aside.
- Heat oil - add the items listed under 'to temper' then add small onion and fry till slightly browned. Then add cooked prawns.
- Saute for a minute. Check and adjust salt at this stage. Then add coconut and give a quick stir.
- Switch off and serve Prawn Fry with rice and gravy.
Notes
- Check the detailed cleaning and cutting procedure of prawns here.
- Prawns cook faster so don't overcook else it will get tough.
- Don't add water while marinating just toss it that's enough.
Nutrition Facts
Prawns Fry
Amount Per Serving (150 g)
Calories 164
Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 3g19%
Trans Fat 0.04g
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 7g
Cholesterol 16mg5%
Sodium 33mg1%
Potassium 191mg5%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 4g8%
Vitamin A 299IU6%
Vitamin C 6mg7%
Calcium 47mg5%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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