Chingri Macher Bora

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Ingredients

250 grams	small prawns, cleaned and deveined
1 cup	chana dal (Bengal gram)
1 medium	onion, finely chopped
2 cloves	garlic, minced
1 inch	ginger, grated
2 pieces	green chilies, finely chopped
1 teaspoon	turmeric powder
1 teaspoon	red chili powder
1 teaspoon	cumin powder
1 teaspoon	coriander powder
Salt	to taste
Oil	for deep frying
Fresh coriander leaves	for garnish

Instructions

1. 1 Wash and soak the chana dal in water for 2 hours.
2. 2 Drain the soaked chana dal and grind it into a coarse paste without adding water.
3. 3 In a large mixing bowl, combine the chana dal paste, prawns, chopped onion, garlic, ginger, green chilies, turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt.
4. 4 Mix everything thoroughly to form a thick batter.
5. 5 Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
6. 6 Once the oil is hot, drop small portions of the batter into the oil using a spoon.
7. 7 Fry the boras until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides.
8. 8 Remove the boras from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
9. 9 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.