Shrimp Onion Pakoras or Fritters | Indian Snack
 
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Recipe type: Appetiser
Cuisine: Indian
Serves: 9
Ingredients
  • Shrimp- 12, chopped small
  • Onion, chopped small- 2 medium-sized onions
  • Ginger, grated- 1 tsp
  • Green chilies, chopped- 1 or 2
  • Curry leaves, chopped- 8 leaves (optional)
  • Chili powder- 1 tsp
  • Turmeric powder- ⅛ tsp
  • Garam masala- ½ tsp
  • Salt- 1 tsp
  • All-purpose flour- ½ cup
  • Rice flour- ¼ cup
  • Cilantro, chopped- 3 tbsp
  • water- 3 tbsp
Instructions
  1. I've taken large-sized shrimp, hence chopped it into small pieces.
  2. To a large bowl, add all the above-mentioned ingredients along with 3 tbsp water to bind the mixture.
  3. I've added all-purpose flour, you can also add gram flour or chickpeas flour, or besan instead.
  4. Place a frying pan over medium heat, add enough oil for deep frying.
  5. Using your fingers (or use a spoon) take some of the pakora mixture, can be shaped into a round shape & drop it into the hot oil.
  6. Fry till golden brown in color.
  7. Transfer to a plate lined with a kitchen paper towel.
  8. Enjoy the delicious pakoras while they are hot along with tomato ketchup or mint chutney.
Recipe by Cooking with Thas - Smart Cooking, Smart Living at https://thasneen.com/cooking/shrimp-onion-pakoras-or-fritters-indian-snack/