Prawn Manchurian

Name: Prawn Manchurian
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 3 Servings
Ingredients: prawns – cleaned: 15-20; tsp oil: 1; tbsp garlic – finely chopped: 1; tbsp ginger--chopped: 1; green chillies--finely chopped: 2; medium onion (finely chopped): 1; capsicum / bell pepper – chopped: 1; cup maida: 1/4; cup corn flour: 1/4; tsp baking powder: 1/2; salt to taste; Water as needed; oil; tbsp tomato ketchup: 3; tsp soya sauce: 2; tsp vinegar: 2; tbsp green chilli sauce: 1

Features:

Cuisine:

Indian

35 mins
Serves 3
Easy

Ingredients

15-20 prawns – cleaned
1 tsp oil
1 tbsp garlic – finely chopped
1 tbsp ginger--chopped
2 green chillies--finely chopped
1 medium onion (finely chopped)
1 capsicum / bell pepper – chopped
Batter :
1/4 cup maida
1/4 cup corn flour
1/2 tsp baking powder
salt to taste
Water as needed
oil
Sauce :
3 tbsp tomato ketchup
2 tsp soya sauce
2 tsp vinegar
1 tbsp green chilli sauce

Prawn Manchurian is a classic Manchurian seafood dish that is enjoyed all around the world. It’s noted for its spicy qualities that pair well with noodles and rice. You can make prawn Manchurian dry or covered in gravy. This recipe directs you to prepare it dry by cooking the gravy till the moisture evaporates, but that is an optional step. Just dry the gravy out till it is at the consistency you prefer. Start cooking this today!

Health Benefits

Prawns have a lot of health benefits that make them a great addition to any diet. Their high Omega-3 fatty acid content contributes to pulmonary health. The fatty acids protect the heart from various diseases and improves blood circulation which affects the heart’s overall effectiveness. Prawns are also rich in selenium which is a cancer preventing compound. Selenium stops tumors from developing and helps to inhibit cellular mutation by eliminating free radicals in the body.

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How to Make Prawn Manchurian

Mix all the sauce ingredients and set aside.
Place batter ingredients in a bowl.
1. Slowly add water to make a semi thick batter.
Dip each prawn in batter and fry till golden and crispy.
1. Drain onto a paper towel and set aside.
Heat oil in a pan.
1. Add in garlic, ginger, chillies, and onion.
2. Cook for 1 minute.
3. Add in peppers and sauté for 3 minutes or so.
Add in sauce and cook till it is thick and glossy.
1. Cook for few more mins till the moisture evaporates.
Add fried prawns and toss well.
Add spring onions and toss well.
Serve and enjoy!

Trivia

Prawns are found in calm waters where they can lay their eggs.