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 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), 1 Onion, 3 Green Chilli, 1 inch Ginger, 3 cloves Garlic, 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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Prawn Vadai

Name: Prawn Vadai
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 500 grams Prawns; ½ tsp Salt; 1 Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 inch Ginger, Finely Chopped; 3 cloves Garlic, Finely Chopped; 2 sprigs Curry leaves, Finely Chopped; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 3 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¾ cup Coconut (Grated); 1 tsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; For Deep Frying Coconut Oil

45 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 25 min · Cook 20 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, eral vadai · Non-veg · Tiffin, Snacks & Starters

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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

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

13 items

4 people

Prawns500 grams
Salt½ tsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1
Ginger, Finely Chopped1 inch
Garlic, Finely Chopped3 cloves
Curry leaves, Finely Chopped2 sprigs
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped3
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Coconut (Grated)¾ cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tsp
Coconut OilFor Deep Frying

Contains: shellfish.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	223kcal	892kcal
Protein	26g	106g
Carbohydrate	7.3g	29g
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.
PrawnsSaltOnionGingerGarlicCurry leavesBlack Pepper PowderGreen ChilliRed Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderCoconut (Grated)Coriander Leaves
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), 1 Onion, 3 Green Chilli, 1 inch Ginger, 3 cloves Garlic, 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.