Crispy Prawns Koliwada: A Starter Recipe from Western Coast of India

Prawns Koliwada is a crispy Indian snack, that originated from the western coastal regions of Maharashtra. In this preparation, marinated prawns are dipped into a flour batter and then fried. The prawns are spicy and juicy in the inside, and crispy on the outside. Be it a party or a late-night craving for sea food, you can easily prepare this delicious dish at the comfort of your home, that too in a matter of minutes. Continue reading to witness the magic of this recipe.

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Crispy Prawns Koliwada: A Starter Recipe from Western Coast of India

Course

Main Dish

Cuisine

Indian

Prep Time

30 minutes

Cook Time

15 minutes

Servings

people

Ingredients

For marinating

• 500 gms prawns peeled and deveined
• 1 tsp red chilli powder
• ½ tbsp ginger garlic paste
• ½ tsp Lemon Juice

For the batter

• 1 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tbsp Corn flour
• ½ tbsp Yoghurt

Course Main Dish Cuisine Indian Prep Time 30 minutes Cook Time 15 minutes Servings people Ingredients For marinating 500 gms prawns peeled and deveined 1 tsp red chilli powder ½ tbsp ginger garlic paste ½ tsp Lemon Juice For the batter 1 tbsp all-purpose flour 1 tbsp Corn flour ½ tbsp Yoghurt

Instructions

1. Wash and devein the prawns. Transfer them to a bowl and add the marination ingredients such as red chilli powder, ginger garlic paste, salt and lemon juice. Mix everything well and let the prawns marinate for 15-20 minutes.
2. In another bowl, mix corn flour, all-purpose flour, yogurt and kashmiri chilli powder. Add the marinated prawns to this mixture and coat them well.
3. Heat some oil in a deep-bottomed pan. Add the coated prawns to the oil and deep fry them for 5 minutes. Once they become golden and crispy, remove them on a tissue paper
4. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve it hot with mint chutney.

Recipe Notes

Recipe Tips You can get cleaned, deveined and ready to cook prawns from Licious that would save the hassles of cleaning the prawns for you. Share your version of this recipe What is your favourite Prawns starter recipe? Do share your style or variation with us! Frequently Asked Questions Can I use rice flour instead of corn flour to prepare this dish? Yes, you can use rice flour instead of corn flour to prepare this dish. Can we prepare Prawns Koliwada in an air fryer? Yes, you can prepare Prawns Koliwada in an air fryer.