Step-by-Step Instructions

1. 1.Prepare the Prawns for Marination

   In a bowl with 350g large-sized, cleaned, and deveined prawns, add 1 tsp ginger garlic paste, 1/2 tsp turmeric powder, 1 heaped tbsp Kashmiri chilli powder, 1/2 tsp black pepper powder, 1 tsp coriander powder, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds powder, 1/2 tsp garam masala powder, 1/2 tsp crushed fennel powder, 1 tbsp lemon juice, 1 sprig roughly chopped curry leaves, 1 tbsp rice flour, 1 tbsp corn flour, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 egg white.

2. 2.Marinate the Prawns

   Mix all the ingredients thoroughly with your hands until the prawns are evenly coated. Cover the bowl and set it aside for 15 minutes to allow the prawns to marinate.

3. 3.Heat Oil for Frying

   Heat a sufficient amount of oil in a frying pan for deep frying.

4. 4.Fry the Prawns (First Batch)

   Carefully add the marinated prawns to the hot oil in batches. Fry for 2 to 3 minutes until they turn golden brown and crisp. Wait for 30 seconds before flipping them. The total cooking time for both sides combined should be about 3 to 4 minutes. Be careful not to overcook the prawns, as they can become rubbery.

5. 5.Fry Remaining Prawns

   Once fried, remove the prawns from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain them on a paper towel to remove excess oil. Repeat the frying process for the remaining batches of marinated prawns.

6. 6.Prepare for Tempering

   Leave about 2-3 tablespoons of the frying oil in the same pan and heat it up for the tempering process.

7. 7.Sauté Garlic

   Add 18 to 20 (about 25g) lightly crushed unpeeled garlic cloves to the hot oil. Let them cook undisturbed for 20 seconds to release their aroma before stirring. Then, sauté the garlic until it turns lightly golden over a medium flame.

8. 8.Add Chillies and Curry Leaves

   Add 2 to 3 slitted green chillies and 1 sprig of curry leaves to the pan. Fry for 15 to 20 seconds until they become fragrant.

9. 9.Combine and Serve

   Toss the previously fried prawns into the pan with the tempered garlic, chillies, and curry leaves. Mix everything well to ensure the prawns are coated with the aromatic tempering. Serve hot as a delicious starter, optionally with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice.