Shrimp Pakora
Shrimp pakora, a popular snack, offers a delightful blend of spices and the crunchiness of shrimp in a chickpea flour batter. This recipe is perfect for those who love experimenting with flavours and textures in their cooking.
Ingredients
- 200 g Shrimp Peeled and deveined
- 100 g Chickpea Flour
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1 tsp Cumin Powder
- 1 tsp Coriander Powder
- 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
- 1/2 tsp Chilli Powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black Pepper
- 150 ml Water
- Vegetable Oil For frying
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, baking powder, ground cumin, ground coriander, turmeric powder, chili powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Gradually add water and whisk until you have a smooth, thick batter.
- Add the peeled and deveined shrimp to the batter, making sure they are well coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep frying pan or a fryer to 180°C (350°F).
- Carefully drop the marinated shrimp into the hot oil one by one.
- Fry the shrimp pakoras until they turn golden brown and crispy, usually about 3-4 minutes.
- Remove the shrimp pakoras from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot with your favourite chutney or sauce.
Notes
Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.
Nutrition
Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 31gProtein: 32gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 161mgSodium: 959mgPotassium: 744mgFibre: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 183IUVitamin C: 0.4mgCalcium: 227mgIron: 4mg
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