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Fried Prawns (Jhinga Fried)

By Mita Mondal
Fried prawns are made of prawns marinated in an aromatic spice mix, coated with egg wash and bread crumbs and fried to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Non Veg Snacks
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 339 kcal

Ingredients
  

To marinate the prawn:

  • 1 kilogram prawn washed, peeled, deveined, flesh only
  • 3 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tbsp salt
  • 2 tbsp black pepper powder
  • 2 tbsp red chili powder
  • 3 tbsp refined wheat flour maida
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

To coat the prawn pieces:

  • 4 tbsp refined wheat flour
  • 2 pieces eggs for egg wash
  • 4 tbsp bread crumbs

To fry the prawns:

  • Cooking oil as required

Instructions
 

  • In a mixing bowl, take 1 kilogram of prawn (washed, peeled, deveined, flesh only), 3 tbsp of ginger-garlic paste, 1 tbsp of salt, 2 tbsp of black pepper powder, 2 tbsp of red chili powder, 3 tbsp of refined wheat flour (maida), and 2 tbsp of lemon juice.
  • Mix everything nicely. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
  • Now, to coat the prawn pieces, take 4 tbsp refined wheat flour in a flat bowl, crack 2 pieces of eggs in another and whisk them to make an egg wash, and 4 tbsp of bread crumbs in a third bowl. Arrange them as shown in the image below for your convenience.
  • Take out the marinated prawns from the fridge after 3 hours. Put a piece in the bowl with maida and use a fork to coat it nicely from all sides.
  • Then, transfer it to the bowl of egg wash and coat it nicely.
  • Finally, transfer it to the bowl with bread crumbs.
  • Ensure that it is coated properly from all sides as shown in the image below.
  • Repeat the steps to coat all the prawn pieces and keep them all on a plate. Refrigerate it for another hour to set properly.
  • After an hour, heat an adequate amount of cooking oil in a frying pan and put each of the coated prawn pieces carefully in the hot oil.
  • Let them fry for a minute on one side and then flip each with the fork carefully not to break them in the process.
  • Fry them for another minute. Check the doneness.
  • Your tasty and spicy fried prawns are ready to enjoy. Arrange them on a plate with lemon pieces and serve them hot.
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Notes

There is no need to double coat the prawns.
Adjust salt and red chili powder in the marination according to your preference.
I refrigerate the prawns twice. This allows for proper setting and crunchiness.
Do not fry the prawns for a long time on any side or else they will burn quickly and render a bitter taste.

Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)

Nutrition Facts
Fried Prawns (Jhinga Fried)
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
339
Calories from Fat 27
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
3
g
5
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Cholesterol
 
410
mg
137
%
Sodium
 
702
mg
31
%
Potassium
 
874
mg
25
%
Carbohydrates
 
22
g
7
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
56
g
112
%
Vitamin A
 
1211
IU
24
%
Vitamin C
 
3
mg
4
%
Calcium
 
213
mg
21
%
Iron
 
3
mg
17
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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