Prawn Vadai
Non-veg · Tiffin, Snacks & Starters
TiffinSnacks & StartersLow carbHigh proteinGluten-freeDairy-free
Good for: Party, Rainy Day
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Kerala prawn vadai of minced prawns with grated coconut, onion, ginger and curry leaves, deep-fried. Mild, serves 4, 45 minutes, step-by-step video.
High protein
Ingredients
13 itemsSalt½ tsp
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 inch
Curry leaves, Finely Chopped2 sprigs
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped3
Coconut (Grated)¾ cup
Coconut OilFor Deep Frying
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Garlic, Finely Chopped3 cloves
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tsp
Prawns500 grams
Contains: shellfish.
Nutrition
One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.
| Nutrient | Per serving | All 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 223kcal | 892kcal |
| Protein | 26g | 106g |
| Carbohydrate | 7.4g | 30g |
| Fat | 10g | 41g |
| Fibre | 2.4g | 9.6g |
| Sugar | 2.4g | 9.6g |
Cookd masalas for prawns
Method
- 1
Mince the prawns and add all the ingredients together and mix thoroughly.
SaltGingerCurry leavesGreen ChilliCoconut (Grated)OnionGarlicBlack Pepper PowderRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCoriander LeavesPrawns
- 2
Grease your palms and shape the mixture into vadai's.
- 3
Deep fry the vadai's until golden brown and serve hot.
Coconut Oil
Before you start
- How long does Prawn Vadai take?
- 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
- How many people does Prawn Vadai serve?
- 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
- Is Prawn Vadai vegetarian?
- No, it contains meat or fish.
- Is Prawn Vadai 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 Vadai?
- 500 grams Prawns, ¾ cup Coconut (Grated), 3 Green Chilli, 1 Onion, 1 inch Ginger, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
- Do I need a pressure cooker for Prawn Vadai?
- No, it is cooked in an open pot.
- How many calories are in Prawn Vadai?
- About 223 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.
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