Prawn Pakora

Ingredients

• Water - as needed to make batter
• Oil - for frying
• Turmeric Powder - 1/4 tsp
• Black Pepper Powder - 1/2 tsp
• Salt - to taste
• Baking Soda - a pinch
• Corn Flour/ Rice Flour - 2 tbsp
• Besan (Gram Flour) - 1/2 cup
• Shrimp/Prawn - 1 lb. (cleaned & de-veined)

Method

1. Mix all the dry ingredients (besan, corn flour, black pepper powder, a pinch of cumin powder, baking soda, turmeric powder and salt) in a mixing bowl.
2. Add water little by little while mixing it constantly to make a smooth batter.
3. In the mean time heat oil for deep frying.
4. Dip each shrimp in the batter so that the shrimp is completely coated with the batter.
5. Drop it in the hot oil and deep fry till it becomes golden brown.
6. Drain excess oil in paper towels. Serve hot with some hot sauce or ketchup.
7. Use all purpose flour (maida) instead of besan and make the fritters for a whole new flavor.