Rawa Fried Prawns

Rawa Fried Prawns

Rawa Fried Prawns

Crispy prawns coated with semolina and spices, fried to golden perfection, a popular snack or appetizer in Konkani cuisine.

Cuisines

Konkani

Best for

Snacks Dinner

Recipe

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Total: 30 min 2-3 servings

Ingredients

Prawn 250 grams Prawn , medium-sized, cleaned and deveined
turmeric powder 1 teaspoon Turmeric powder
red chili powder 1 teaspoon Red chili powder
ginger-garlic paste 1 teaspoon Ginger-garlic paste
lemon juice 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
salt Salt , to taste
Semolina 1 cup Semolina , rawa
oil Oil , for shallow frying

Instructions

  1. 1 In a bowl, marinate the prawns with turmeric powder, red chili powder, ginger-garlic paste, lemon juice, and salt. Mix well and let it sit for 15 minutes.
  2. 2 Spread the semolina on a plate.
  3. 3 Coat each marinated prawn evenly with semolina, pressing lightly so it sticks well.
  4. 4 Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
  5. 5 Once the oil is hot, place the prawns in the pan and shallow fry them until they are golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  6. 6 Remove the prawns from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
  7. 7 Serve hot as an appetizer or side dish.

Tips

Ensure the oil is hot enough before adding the prawns to prevent them from becoming soggy.