Chingri Bhaja (assamese Style Fried Prawns)
Chingri Bhaja is a popular dish from Assamese cuisine, featuring crispy fried prawns seasoned with aromatic spices. This dish is a delightful combination of flavors and textures, making it a favorite among seafood lovers.
Ingredients
- 500g prawns, cleaned and deveined
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- Salt to taste
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, marinate the prawns with turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the marinated prawns to the pan.
- Fry the prawns until they turn golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Remove the fried prawns from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot and crispy Chingri Bhaja as an appetizer or side dish.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 10 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 15 minutes
- Total time:
- 25 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Fat
- 15g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
Supplies
Frying pan Tongs Paper towels
Tools
Knife Bowl Measuring spoons
Serving suggestions
Chingri Bhaja pairs well with steamed rice and a side of tangy tamarind chutney.
Tips & tricks
For extra crunch, you can coat the marinated prawns in rice flour before frying.
Cost
$15