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Prawn Lollypop

By Mita Mondal
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.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Seting time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Non Veg Snacks
Cuisine Indian
Servings 5
Calories 149 kcal

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

Instructions
 

  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • 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).
  • 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).
  • 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.
  • Coat it nicely with bread crumbs from all sides.
  • Repeat the process and complete all the lollypops. Keep them on a plate aside for some time to set properly.
  • 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.
  • Flip each lollypop carefully when one side turns to golden brown in color.
  • Remove them when the lollypops are fried thoroughly.
  • Your delicious homemade prawn lollypops are ready now. Arrange them on a plate and serve them hot.
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Notes

I have used crushed black pepper in the recipe. This gives a nice flavor and taste. However, you can use an equal amount of black pepper powder instead as well if you want.
I recommend a ratio of refined wheat flour and corn flour of 2:1. This will help achieve the desired crunchiness of the lollypops.
Though not mandatory, you may refrigerate the coated lollypops for about 15 to 20 minutes. This will help everything set properly and make frying easy.
To fry the prawn lollypops, always use white refined oil of good quality. It can be of any brand or type.
Do not overcrowd the frying pan with too many lollypops at a time. This will prevent even cooking and easy flipping.

Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)

Nutrition Facts
Prawn Lollypop
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
149
Calories from Fat 81
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
9
g
14
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Trans Fat
 
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
4
g
Cholesterol
 
137
mg
46
%
Sodium
 
348
mg
15
%
Potassium
 
184
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
 
8
g
3
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
0.4
g
0
%
Protein
 
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
 
796
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
 
2
mg
2
%
Calcium
 
65
mg
7
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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