PRAWNS KOLIWADA

Prawn Koliwada is a spicy, deep fried prawn preparation which is a popular starter served in most restaurants in Mumbai. It is believed that  this recipe actually originated in Sion Koliwada (fisherman’s village) in Mumbai.  Prawn Koliwada tastes yummy and is a good appetizer. Spices, like the chilli powder can be adjusted to suit your taste. I had tried various recipes but could never be satisfied until I found this recipe on one of the food blogs of Hildas Touch of Spice.  Thank you Hilda would not have got it right if it was not for your help.  Enjoy......  

Prawn Koliwada

Ingredients :

15 Fresh Prawns/Shrimps

First Marinade :

1 tsp. fresh Garlic paste

1 tsp. fresh Ginger paste

½ tbsp. Kashmiri Chilli pwd.

1 tsp. Coriander pwd.

1 tbsp. fresh Lime/Lemon Juice

Salt to taste

Second Marinade :

1 ½ tbsps. Chickpea Flour (Besan)

1 tsp. All Purpose Flour (Maida)

½  tbsp. Kashmiri Chilli pwd.

1 tsp. Curds/Yoghurt  (thick)

½ tbsp. Lime/Lemon Juice

1 tsp. Refined Oil

Oil for deep frying

1 tsp. Chaat Masala for sprinkling

Procedure :

Peel and devein the prawns; wash well and pat dry.

In a bowl, combine the ingredients for the first marinade.

Marinate the prawns in this mixture for about 30 mins.

Next, whisk the ingredients for the second marinade in a bowl.

Squeeze out the excess liquid and then add the prawns to the prepared second marinade.

Mix the prawns well in this spice-curd mixture.

When you are ready to serve/eat…

Heat a kadhai/wok with sufficient oil for deep frying, till hot.

To test, first fry one prawn to make sure that the oil is hot enough to deep fry.

Remember to maintain the temperature of the oil at medium hot.

Deep fry marinated prawns in small batches in hot oil.

Fry till the prawns turn a nice golden color, evenly on both sides.

Drain the fried prawns completely with a slotted spoon and transfer on to absorbent tissue paper.

Arrange the Prawn Koliwada on a serving plate lined with absorbent tissue.

Sprinkle chaat masala on top of the Prawn Koliwada.

Serve hot with your favorite green chutney/sauce/ketchup/dip.

Enjoy your Prawn Koliwada!