Moru Moru Prawn Fry
Also known as Thread prawn, nool nool prawn, crispy prawn · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Dry sides
Curries & GraviesDry sidesSnacks & StartersLow carbDairy-free
Good for: Party, Rainy Day
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Moru moru prawn fry, or nool nool prawn, wraps battered prawns in samosa sheet strips, deep-fried. Medium-spicy, serves 6, 35 min plus marinating, video.
Low calorie
Ingredients
14 itemsGinger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Corn Flour2 tbsp
Water75 ml
Samosa Sheet¾ pack
Sunflower Oilfor deep frying
Prawns250 grams
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Red Chilli Flakes1 tsp
Maida¼ cup
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Salt¼ tsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Contains: wheat, shellfish.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 6. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 93kcal | 558kcal |
| Protein | 9.1g | 55g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.5g | 45g |
| Fat | 2.8g | 17g |
| Fibre | 0.4g | 2.4g |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0.6g |
Cookd masalas for prawns
Method
- 1
Marinate the prawn with all the ingredients listed under marination. Refrigerate for 30 mins, if possible.
Ginger Garlic PastePrawnsBlack Pepper PowderRed Chilli FlakesTurmeric PowderSaltCurry leaves
- 2
For the batter - whisk the ingredients until smooth.
Corn FlourWaterMaidaSaltBlack Pepper Powder
- 3
Thaw/ de-frost the spring roll/ samosa sheets and cut them into thin strips like noodles.
Samosa Sheet
- 4
Dip the prawn in the batter and coat it with the spring roll sheets, it should be wrapped not very tightly.
- 5
Deep fry in medium hot oil until crispy and golden brown. Serve hot with ketchup/ sweet chilli sauce/ mayo.
Sunflower OilCurry leaves
Before you start
- How long does Moru Moru Prawn Fry take?
- 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Moru Moru Prawn Fry serve?
- 6. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Moru Moru Prawn Fry vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Moru Moru Prawn Fry spicy?
- It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
- What do I need to make Moru Moru Prawn Fry?
- 250 grams Prawns, ¼ cup Maida, 2 tbsp Corn Flour, 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste, ¾ pack Samosa Sheet, for deep frying Sunflower Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Moru Moru Prawn Fry?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Moru Moru Prawn Fry?
- About 93 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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