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Kerala Style Garlic Prawns Fry

It has been a two-year hiatus since I shared a prawns recipe! I acknowledge it's been quite a while, and I genuinely missed presenting new prawns dishes to you.
Despite considering myself more inclined towards vegetarian fare and not a big fan of non-veg, there's something about a plate of garlic prawns fry or beef fry that I devour as if there's no tomorrow. Sometimes, I surprise even myself with the things I say ;)
Given our fondness for all things garlicky, when I came across this recipe, I was confident that we would enjoy it—and indeed, we did! Besides the delightful flavor, I also "loved" that it's incredibly easy to make, with minimal chopping and prep work. I'm a big enthusiast of such straightforward recipes.
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Course Appetizer, Dinner, Lunch, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 0

Ingredients
  

  • 300-350 gms Prawns (measured after cleaning)
  • 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 2 tsp Kashmiri chilli powder
  • 1/2 tsp Pepper powder
  • 1/4 -1/2 tsp Fennel powder
  • 1/8 tsp Fennel seeds
  • 1 tbsp Cornflour
  • 1/2 tbsp Vinegar
  • Salt (to taste)
  • 1.5 – 2 tbsp Finely chopped garlic
  • 2 Green chillies (slit lengthwise)
  • Curry leaves
  • 1.5 – 2 tbsp Coconut oil

Instructions
 

  • Marinate the cleaned prawns with ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, Kashmiri chilli powder, pepper powder, fennel powder, fennel seeds, cornflour, vinegar and salt. Keep it aside for half – one hour.
  • Heat oil in a wide pan, add the finely chopped garlic, when it begins to brown, add green chillies and curry leaves. When it becomes golden brown, transfer it to a plate.
  • To the same pan (add more oil, if required) add marinated prawns. Cook till it's one and both sides become golden. Keep in mind, prawns cook fast and overcooking will turn it rubbery.
  • Add the fried garlic, green chillies and curry leaves to the cooked prawns. Toss it so that it's combined well. Transfer to a serving plate. Serve hot.

Notes

  1. You can serve this as an appetizer or a side for rice. We had it as an appetizer and had chili mayo as a dip.
  2. If planning to serve as an appetizer, it's better to use medium-big size prawns.
  3. You can make it a veggie version with potatoes/mushroom/cauliflower. For potatoes, I think parboiled potatoes work best. 
Keyword Kerala Style Garlic Prawns Fry
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