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Prawn lollypops are made with prawns and a mixture of green chiles, coriander leaves, black pepper, chili flakes, ginger, garlic and others. Fried to deep golden-brown color to perfection, the steps to make delicious prawn lollypops at home are explained in my recipe for you to follow.

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KEY TAKEAWAYS

Prawn lollypops are the best seafood starter snack item for any gathering or special occasions.
Classic tomato ketchup is the best accompaniment of these hot lollypops though mustard sauce and any green chutney are also good accompaniments.

Prawn lollypops offer a typical rich and creamy taste with a hint of spicy and savory tone.
Prawn lollypops have a similar taste profile as prawn cutlet, prawn balls, prawn pakora, and prawn nuggets.

The Ingredients:

10 pieces prawns (regular size, washed and deveined)
3 pieces green chilies
Coriander leaves – A handful
1 piece ginger (inch size)
10 cloves garlic (without skin)
Lemon – Half a piece
1 tbsp water
1 piece egg
1 tbsp red chili powder
Salt – As per taste
1 tsp turmeric powder
1 tsp black pepper (crushed)
1 tsp chili flakes
2 tbsp corn flour
1 tbsp refined wheat flour (maida)
Bread crumbs – An adequate amount
Cooking oil – An adequate amount

While watching cooking videos on YouTube, I came across this recipe. I liked the presentation and also the simplicity of the recipe. It hooked me till the end and even encouraged me to take note of the ingredients and give it a try at home. So, I thought of making it at the upcoming party at home.

Though I was nervous initially, as I gathered pace and was well into the recipe, all my fears were gone. I was confident that it will turn out to be a hit. It did. The taste was bold and beautiful – something I have never tasted before. I felt so happy and satisfied being appreciated by all.

How to Make Prawn Lollypop? (Step by Step Guide with Images)

Step 1: Take 8 to 10 regular pieces of prawns (or as many lollypops you want to make) wash them thoroughly, de-vein them and cut the tails as shown in the figure and keep them aside.

(Pro tip: Do not discard the tails. It will be a part of the lollypops).

Step 2: Now, in a mixer grinder, take 3 pieces of green chilies, a handful of fresh coriander leaves, an inch-size piece of ginger, and 10 pods of garlic without skin. Also, squeeze half a lemon into it and add 1 tbsp of water. Grind them roughly as shown.

Step 3: Now, into the same mixer jar put the fleshy part of 8 to 10 prawns. Make a very smooth paste of it.

(Pro tip: Do not add water to it).

Step 4: Transfer the prawn paste to a bowl and crack a piece of egg and add salt to taste, the green chili and coriander paste, 1 tsp of turmeric powder, 1 tsp of crushed black pepper, and 1 tsp of chili flakes to it.

Step 5: Also, add 2 tbsp of corn flour and 1 tbsp of refined wheat flour (maida), and 1 tbsp of red chili powder to it. Mix everything very nicely. It must have a thick consistency as shown.

(Pro tip: Check the consistency and add more corn flour and maida if needed).

Step 6: Now, take an adequate amount of bread crumbs in a bowl.

(Pro tip: You can make the bread crumbs out of toast biscuits at home or use a store-bought variety).

Step 7: Grease your hand with a little bit of cooking oil. Take a small amount of the mixture in your hand and flatten it. Place the prawn tail as shown. Shape it like a lollypop.

Step 8: Coat it nicely with bread crumbs from all sides.

Step 9: Repeat the process and complete all the lollypops. Keep them on a plate aside for some time to set properly.

Step 10: Now, heat an adequate amount of cooking oil in a frying pan on a high flame. When hot, turn the flame to medium and put the prawn lollypops one by one very carefully in it. Let it cook for 2 to 3 minutes.