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Prawns Fry



Prawns Fry (Kerala Style)

This is yet another Kerala style prawns fry, quick and easy to make.Sea food lovers will not be able to resist a spicy and tasty prawns fry and prawns is my favorite.Back home when ever mom buys prawns we insisted in making prawns fry and it is always delicious. Try this, you will surely love it.

Ingredients
Prawns- 1lb
Ginger- garlic paste-2 tsp
Chilly powder- 1 1/2 tsp
Pepper powder- 1/2 tsp( optional)
Turmeric powder- 1/2 tsp
Fennel powder- 1/2 tsp
Rice flour/Corn starch- 2 tsp
Curry leaves - a few 
Salt to taste
Coconut oil for frying
Lemon juice- a few drops


Clean  and de-vein shrimp. Marinate with ginger garlic paste,chilly powder,pepper powder, turmeric, fennel powder and salt and keep aside for twenty minutes. Just before frying mix in rice flour. This will help to bind the masala. Heat oil in a pan and add curry leaves and fry for a minute. Layer shrimp and shallow fry on both sides till crispy  in the outside in a low medium flames for two to three minutes. Drizzle lemon juice just before serving.


Try this..
Hope you will all enjoy

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  1. Indian KhanaJune 27, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Looks delicious n so spicy

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  2. Donna ElickJune 27, 2011 at 6:28 AM

    These really look lovely.

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  3. My Kitchen AnticsJune 27, 2011 at 6:37 AM

    oh my..absolutely divine

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  4. TorviewtorontoJune 27, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    delicious love coating with rice flour it gives a nice crisp looks wonderful

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  5. IreneJune 27, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    OMG, they look soooo delicious Suja :)

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  6. MélangeJune 27, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    My God,such a temptation.I think Suja,the fennel powder does it's magic in Prawns fry..Isn't it ?

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  7. Deepthi KRJune 27, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    wow!!! this looks awesome!!!

    Happy Blogging!!!!
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  8. Hamaree RasoiJune 27, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    Extremely tempting and delicious looking prawns. You have created a masterpiece. This enough will take care of the meal.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  9. aipiJune 27, 2011 at 8:46 AM

    That looks so well made ~ beautifully presented dear :)
    US Masala

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  10. Suman SinghJune 27, 2011 at 8:51 AM

    Wow, that looks so tempting!

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  11. SravsJune 27, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    so delicious and very tempting fry !!

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  12. Sushma MallyaJune 27, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    I would love to pick one from the picture looks so Mouthwatering and delicious!

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  13. julieJune 27, 2011 at 10:02 AM

    yummy crunchy n spicy prawn fries..love to have that!!

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  14. Binys RecipesJune 27, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    wow i want it now...sherrikyum kothiyavannu

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  15. NithaJune 27, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    wow.. thats so spicy and crispy.. Looks great Suja chechi..

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  16. AnonymousJune 27, 2011 at 11:55 AM

    crispy spicy n yummy

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  17. Dr Sonia S VJune 27, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    Hi Suja Thank You for the recipe. I will add the fennel powder and see
    a fellow Malayalee
    Cheers from Bangalore ,India
    Dr Sonia S V
    http://cardsandschoolprojects.blogspot.com

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  18. Sobha ShyamJune 27, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    they look great dear, superb recipe..

    Ongoing Event at Good Food:
    COOK IT HEALTHY:PROTEINicious

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  19. UnknownJune 27, 2011 at 1:44 PM

    spicy prawn fry.love it.

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  20. divyaJune 27, 2011 at 3:29 PM

    OMG, they look soooo delicious and tempting...

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  21. My Inspired RealityJune 27, 2011 at 4:15 PM

    I love prawns too, and this one looks so delicious - crisp and spicey:):)

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  22. SatrupaJune 27, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    Succulent n Spicy prawns ..... delicious !!

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  23. Reshmi MaheshJune 27, 2011 at 6:47 PM

    Yummy prawns fry....looks spicy and delicious..

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  24. ShanaviJune 27, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Suji, U killing me here.. How awesome is that .. Drooling here..

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  25. Madhura ManojJune 27, 2011 at 10:29 PM

    Irresistible prawn fry...
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  26. Ambreen (Simply Sweet n Savory)June 27, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Look absolutely delicious, crispy & very tempting!

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  27. Priya SureshJune 28, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    Seriously am drooling over that crispy fries, mouthwatering here..

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  28. Treat and TrickJune 28, 2011 at 8:42 AM

    Looks tempting and yummy!

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  29. arthiJune 28, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    spicy and very tempting prawn fry..

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  30. SwathiJune 28, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Adipoli prawn fry, kandittu kothivarunu. Veggie aayi poyi.

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  31. KrishnaveniJune 28, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    delicious prawn fry, great

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  32. UrmilaJune 28, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    beautiful color.....wow

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  33. KalyaniJune 28, 2011 at 9:02 PM

    looks tempting and delicious .........

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  34. PlatefulJune 29, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    This looks phenomenal ...why did I have to see this now! It's past bed time and I'm suddenly too hungry..!

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  35. Suja ManojJune 30, 2011 at 6:31 AM

    Thanks all for stopping by and the sweet comments.

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  36. PushpaJune 30, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Simply superb prawn fry.

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  37. JishasKitchenJuly 1, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    wow..athu kandittu control pokunnu....dipping in rice flour is something new to me....will try like that next time....clicks are awesome...

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