Chingrir Bhaja (crispy Fried Prawn)
Chingrir Bhaja, also known as Crispy Fried Prawn, is a popular dish in Bangladeshi cuisine. This recipe features succulent prawns marinated in flavorful spices and then fried to perfection, resulting in a crispy and delicious appetizer or side dish.
Ingredients
- 500g fresh prawns, cleaned and deveined
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon coriander powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 cup vegetable oil for frying
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the prawns with turmeric powder, red chili powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Ensure the prawns are well coated with the spices and let them marinate for 10 minutes.
- Heat the vegetable oil in a pan over medium heat.
- Once the oil is hot, carefully add the marinated prawns to the pan in a single layer.
- Fry the prawns for 2-3 minutes on each side until they turn golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried prawns from the pan and place them on a paper towel to drain excess oil.
- Serve hot and crispy Chingrir Bhaja as an appetizer or side dish.
Cooking & Preparation
- Preparation time:
- 20 minutes
- Cooking time:
- 10 minutes
- Total time:
- 30 minutes
- Cooking method
- Stovetop
Nutritional facts per 1 serving
- Calories
- 250 per serving
- Protein
- 20g
- Carbohydrates
- 5g
- Fat
- 15g
Supplies
Frying pan Tongs Paper towels
Tools
Knife Bowl
Serving suggestions
Serving suggestions: Chingrir Bhaja pairs well with steamed rice and a side of tangy tamarind chutney.
Tips & tricks
Tips: Make sure the oil is hot enough before adding the prawns to achieve a crispy texture.
Cost
$10