Cooking Instructions

Follow these steps for perfect results

Ingredients

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2
servings
250 g

prawns

1 tsp

salt

1.5 tsp

red chilly powder

0.5 tsp

turmeric powder

2 tsp

corn flour

4 tbsp

refined cooking oil

for frying

3 unit

green chillies

slit

1 unit

onion

chopped

1 unit

bell pepper

chopped

1 unit

cillantro

cut

0.25 tsp

soy sauce

1 tsp

chilly sauce

1.5 tsp

tomato sauce

1 tsp

oil

for stir fry

1 unit

egg

Step 1
~2 min

Combine prawns with salt, red chili powder, turmeric powder, corn flour, and egg in a bowl. Mix well to coat the prawns evenly.

Step 2
~2 min

Heat refined cooking oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 3
~2 min

Fry the marinated prawns in the hot oil until golden brown and crispy on all sides. This should take about 10 minutes.

Step 4
~2 min

Remove the fried prawns and set aside.

Step 5
~2 min

In a non-stick pan, heat oil (for stir fry) over medium heat.

Step 6
~2 min

Add slit green chilies, chopped onion, and chopped bell pepper to the pan. Stir-fry until the onions are translucent and the bell pepper is slightly softened.

Step 7
~2 min

Add chopped cilantro, celery, or curry leaves to the pan and stir-fry briefly.

Step 8
~2 min

Pour in soy sauce, chili sauce, and tomato sauce. Stir well to combine the sauces with the vegetables.

Step 9
~2 min

Add the fried prawns to the pan and stir-fry to coat them evenly with the sauce and vegetables.

Step 10
~2 min

Serve hot as a side dish.

Pro Tips & Suggestions

Expert advice for the best results

Marinate the prawns for at least 30 minutes for a more intense flavor.

Adjust the amount of chili powder according to your spice preference.

Serve immediately after cooking for the best texture.

Cooking Experience

Everything you need to know before you start

Time & Preparation

Cleanup Time

15 minutes

Batch Cooking
Not Ideal
Make Ahead

Prawns can be marinated ahead of time.

Freezable
Kid Friendly

Cooking Environment

Messiness Level
Medium
Smell Intensity
Medium-High
Noise Level
Medium
Elder Friendly
May be challenging for seniors

Plating & Presentation

Serving Suggestions

Serve as a side dish with fried rice or noodles.

Serve as an appetizer with a dipping sauce.

Perfect Pairings

Food Pairings

Fried Rice
Noodles
Spring Rolls

Drink Pairings

Cultural Heritage

Discover the story behind this recipe

Origin & Tradition

Region of Origin

Asia

Cultural Significance

Popular in Indo-Chinese cuisine.

Style

Occasions & Celebrations

Occasion Tags

Dinner
Party
Appetizer

Popularity Score

65/100

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