How long does Prawn & Coconut Patties take?

20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Prawn & Coconut Patties serve?

3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Prawn & Coconut Patties spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Prawn & Coconut Patties?

½ cup Coconut (Grated), 250 grams Prawns, 6 Small Onion (Shallots), 4 Green Chilli, ½ inch Ginger, 4 cloves Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Prawn & Coconut Patties?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Prawn & Coconut Patties?

About 180 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Prawn & Coconut Patties

Name: Prawn & Coconut Patties
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 250 grams Prawns; ½ cup Coconut (Grated); 6 Small Onion (Shallots); ½ inch Ginger; 4 cloves Garlic; 4 Green Chilli; 1 tsp Fennel Seeds; ½ tsp Salt; 1 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; For Shallow Frying Oil

20 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 10 min · Cook 10 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Prawn Vada · Non-veg · Snacks & Starters

Snacks & Starters Low carb High protein Gluten-free Dairy-free

Kerala prawn and coconut patties, or prawn vada: prawns ground with coconut, shallots, fennel and curry leaves, shallow-fried. Mild, serves 3, 20 min, video.

High proteinLow calorie

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

13 items

3 people

Prawns250 grams
Coconut (Grated)½ cup
Small Onion (Shallots)6
Ginger½ inch
Garlic4 cloves
Green Chilli4
Fennel Seeds1 tsp
Salt½ tsp
Curry leaves1 sprigs
Turmeric Powder½ tsp
Black Pepper Powder½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
OilFor Shallow Frying

Contains: shellfish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	180kcal	540kcal
Protein	18g	55g
Carbohydrate	8.9g	27g
Fat	8.5g	26g
Fibre	2.8g	8.4g
Sugar	2.9g	8.7g

Cookd masalas for prawns

Method

1
Grind the prawns, coconut, shallots, ginger, garlic, green chilli, fennel seeds, salt and curry leaves into a coarse paste.
PrawnsCoconut (Grated)Small Onion (Shallots)GingerGarlicGreen ChilliFennel SeedsSaltCurry leaves
2
Add it into a bowl and mix with turmeric powder, black pepper powder and garam masala.
Turmeric PowderBlack Pepper PowderGaram Masala Powder
3
Shape it into patties. Shallow fry in oil for around 3 minutes, or until golden brown on both sides.
Oil

Before you start

How long does Prawn & Coconut Patties take?: 20 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Prawn & Coconut Patties serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Prawn & Coconut Patties vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Prawn & Coconut Patties spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Prawn & Coconut Patties?: ½ cup Coconut (Grated), 250 grams Prawns, 6 Small Onion (Shallots), 4 Green Chilli, ½ inch Ginger, 4 cloves Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Prawn & Coconut Patties?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Prawn & Coconut Patties?: About 180 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.