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Prawn Bajji
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Prawn Bajji

Prawn bajji is a crispy delicious evening snack. Batter coated prawn are cooked to perfection and served hot as a snack with some tea.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Indian
Servings: 6
Calories: 243kcal
Author: sharmila kingsly

Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml

Ingredients

Bajji Batter

  • ½ cup Chick pea flour / Besan
  • ½ cup Water approximately add more if needed
  • ½ tsp Chilli powder
  • ½ tsp Turmeric powder
  • ¼ tsp Cooking Soda
  • 1 tbsp Idli dosa Batter
  • Salt as needed

For Marinade:

  • ¼ kg Prawn
  • 1 tsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 1 tsp Chilli powder
  • ¼ tsp Turmeric powder
  • ¼ tsp Garam Masala
  • Salt as needed

Instructions 

  • Clean and devein the prawns.
  • To this add in the ginger garlic paste, Chilli powder, Turmeric powder and the required Salt.
  • Mix well and allow it to marinate for 30 mins.
  • In another mixing bowl add chickpea flour, Chilli powder, Turmeric powder and Salt.
  • To this add a tbsp of Idli Dosa batter.
  • Add water little by little and bring it to a idli batter consistency.
  • Add cooking soda and combine the batter once again.
  • Meanwhile heat oil in a pan for deep frying. Now dip a prawn in prepared batter.
  • Let the prawn coat with batter completely.
  • Drop in hot oil and cook the prawns in a medium flame.
  • Cook until its golden and cooked fully and remove from hot oil. Drain in paper towels to remove the excess oil and then serve hot.

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Notes

Tips & Variations
  • Always cook bajji in medium flame. Cooking in high flame will cook the outer batter quick and the prawn may remain un cooked.
  • I usually cook in medium flame at first and then medium high flame towards the end.
  • Adding idli dosa batter helps in giving a crispy texture to the bajji. So i recommend adding them.
  • bajji goes well with Tomato sauce or green chutney.
Serving Suggestions
Prawn bajji tastes good by itself. We can also serve with some tomato ketchup on side. Makes a perfect evening snack with some hot tea.
Storing Options
Bajji tastes good only when served hot. so do not recomm

Nutrition

Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 12.3g | Protein: 3.6g | Fat: 20.4g | Saturated Fat: 2.6g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 22mg | Potassium: 217mg | Fiber: 5.1g | Sugar: 0.3g | Calcium: 19mg | Iron: 4mg
Keyword Iral bajji, Prawn bajji
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