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Crispy Prawn Balls

Deep-fried minced prawn and potato balls, with mustard mayo on the side is a wonderful and delectable starter. Try these in place of the usual finger foods at your next party.

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Main ingredients Small prawns, Onion powder, Garlic powder, Paprika, Fresh parsley, Potato, Dried breadcrumbs, Oil, Cornflour slurry, Panko breadcrumbs
Cuisine Fusion
Course Starters
Prep time 25-30 minutes
Cook time 10-15 minutes
Serve 4
Taste Mild
Level of cooking Easy
Others Non vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1½ cups cleaned small prawns
  • Salt to taste
  • 1½ teaspoons onion powder
  • 1½ teaspoons garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon paprika
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 large potato, boiled, peeled and mashed
  • 2-3 tablespoons dried breadcrumbs
  • Oil for greasing + for deep frying
  • Corn flour-refined flour slurry for coating
  • Panko breadcrumbs as required
  • Mustard mayo to serve
  • Salad to serve

Method

  1. Put the prawns in a processor, add salt, onion powder, garlic powder and paprika and process to a coarse paste. Transfer into a large bowl. Add parsley leaves, potato and dried bread crumbs and mix till well combined.
  2. Grease your palms with some oil, divide the mixture into equal portions and shape each into a ball.   
  3. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
  4. Take the corn flour-refined flour slurry in a bowl and spread the panko breadcrumbs on a plate.
  5. Dip each ball in the corn flour-refined flour slurry and coat with panko breadcrumbs.
  6. Gently slide in the balls, a few at a time, and deep fry till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper. 
  7. Arrange the crispy prawn balls on a serving plate and serve hot with mustard mayo and salad.  
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