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Prawn Kabab

By Mita Mondal
Prawn kababs are made from freshly minced prawn meat and a combination of a few specific spices for a rich aroma and taste. Usually shallow-fried, these non-veg delights are very easy to make at home.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Non Veg Snacks
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4
Calories 215 kcal

Ingredients
  

To make the kabab mixture:

  • 250 gm prawn fresh or frozen, meat only
  • 3 tbsp lemon juice
  • 3 tbsp mint leaves
  • 1 piece onion large, finely sliced
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tbsp green chili paste
  • 2 tbsp garlic paste
  • 4 tbsp coriander leaves
  • 1 tsp black pepper powder
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds roasted
  • 1 piece potato large, boiled, peeled
  • 2 tbsp bread crumbs

To coat the prawn kababs:

  • Bread crumbs An adequate amount

To make the egg wash:

  • 2 pieces egg

To shallow fry the prawn kababs:

  • Cooking oil An adequate amount

Instructions
 

  • Put fresh or frozen prawns in a mixer grinder (250 gm, meat only) and add fresh lemon juice (3 tbsp).
  • Now, add fresh mint leaves (3 tbsp), onion (1 piece, large, finely sliced), salt (1 tsp), green chili paste (1 tbsp), garlic paste (2 tbsp), coriander leaves (4 tbsp, roughly chopped), black pepper powder (1 tsp), and roasted cumin seeds (1 tsp, crushed roughly). (Pro tip: Be careful about the amount of salt if you use frozen prawns because these often contain salt in them. You may use an equal amount of garlic powder instead of its paste).
  • Grind to a coarse paste.
  • Check the texture. (Pro tip: Be mindful about the paste. A coarse paste will add to the final texture of the prawn kababs and enhance the taste in every bite).
  • Transfer it to a bowl.
  • Mash and mix potato (1 large piece, boiled, peeled).
  • Add bread crumbs (2 tbsp). (Pro tip: Alter the amount of bread crumbs according to the moisture content in the mixture).
  • Mix everything nicely. Let it sit for a few minutes to set properly.
  • In the meantime, crack two eggs in a bowl. Whisk them nicely with a whisker or a fork.
  • Also, take an adequate amount of bread crumbs on a plate.
  • Shape the cutlets. (Pro tip: Grease your hands with a little bit of oil to prevent the mixture from sticking to your hand and giving the right shape to the prawn kababs).
  • Coat it with bread crumbs.
  • Dip it in egg wash.
  • Again, coat it nicely with bread crumbs.
  • Prepare all kababs repeating the steps. Keep them all on a plate aside.
  • Take a kadai. Put an adequate amount of cooking oil to shallow fry the kababs. Heat it on a high flame. When hot, release the kababs one by one carefully so as not to splash hot oil on you. (Pro tip: Do not overcrowd the kadai with too many kabab pieces. It will hinder proper frying and easy flipping).
  • Flip them carefully after a minute one by one.
  • Fry them nicely and remove them when they turn golden brown on both sides.
  • The tasty and spicy homemade prawn kababs are now ready to eat. Lay the in a bowl as you want, garnish with a few pieces of fresh mint leaves and serve hot with lemon wedges.
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Notes

I always use fresh ingredients, especially the prawns, to make this recipe.
Watch the oil quantity and temperature during shallow frying.
Do not flip the kababs as soon as you put them in oil. They might break due to softness. Always flip when one side turns golden brown in color. 
Alter the spice level according to your taste preference.
I recommend using fresh bread crumbs made at home by grinding toast biscuits rather than the store-bought variants

Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)

Nutrition Facts
Prawn Kabab
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
215
Calories from Fat 72
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
8
g
12
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Cholesterol
 
104
mg
35
%
Sodium
 
207
mg
9
%
Potassium
 
553
mg
16
%
Carbohydrates
 
21
g
7
%
Fiber
 
3
g
13
%
Sugar
 
3
g
3
%
Protein
 
16
g
32
%
Vitamin A
 
211
IU
4
%
Vitamin C
 
21
mg
25
%
Calcium
 
95
mg
10
%
Iron
 
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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