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    Prawn Puri

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    Prawn Puri is one of my personal favourites. In this recipe the most delicious masala Prawns are served on top of a soft delicious Puri with crispy edges! 

    Prawns on a Puri on a blue plate

    prawn puri recipe

    In this recipe juicy prawns are cooked in pretty much the same way as in this recipe and then served with a hot crispy edged, soft middle puri.

    The prawns remain juicy whilst taking on all the flavour of the masala from around it. 

    I learnt to make Puri via my aunt. She adds toasted or untested cumin seeds and 1/2 - 1 tsp of sugar and salt to the dough. To me, they are perfection. I love the hint of sweetness. 

    ingredients for prawn puri

    Prawns– You can use fresh or frozen. I used frozen prawns and cleaned and deveined them.

    Ground Spices– There are very few spices in this recipe so that the flavour of the Prawns comes through.

    Ginger and Garlic– Use pastes or fresh. 

    Lemon – Lifts the dish. A squeeze of Lemon always works well with prawns. 

    Ghee and Oil – Any oil with a high smoke point is great here. Veg Oil/Sunflower Oil or Coconut Oil are good options.

    Chillies– These can be left out if you prefer. 

    Onions - These form the base of any thick curry. Cooking them till they are golden brown enhances the sweetness and flavour.

    Cinnamon Stick - This can be left out but I've found that it adds so much in terms of aroma. You can use ground cinnamon instead.

    Pureed Tomato - You can use tinned plum tomatoes or pasta.

    Dry Fenugreek - This adds a slightly earth bitter edge and works well with the sweetened onions.

    how to make prawn puri 

    Heat oil and ghee, then add Cinnamon, then Onions. Cook for 10 – 15 minutes till golden brown.

    Cinnamon sticks in oil in pot

    Onions in oil in pot

    Add Ginger, Garlic and Green Chilli and cook for 1 – 2 minutes.

    Golden brown onions with ginger, garlic and green chilli in pot

    Stir in Tomatoes and Tomato Puree. Cover and cook on low for 10 minutes.

    Pureed tomatoes being stirred in pot

    Add ground spices with a little water. Cook for 5 minutes on medium low. Then add Garam Masala and cook for a minute.

    Ground spices added to tomatoes in pot

    Garam Masala added to pot

     

    Add Prawns and cook for 3 – 4 minutes. You may need to cook them a little longer, depending on the prawns you are using.

    Prawns added to pot

    Add Fenugreek and cook for 1 minute.

    Garam masala added to pot

    To make the Puris, combine flour and oil in a bowl and then add remaining ingredients. Slowly pour in water mixing as you go until a dough is formed. Leave to rest for 10 - 20 minutes. 

    Oil and flour in a bowl

    Cumin, salt and sugar added to bowl

    Dough mixed together in bowl

    Dough formed into ball in a silver bowl

    Form into balls and cut into rounds or roll out into one large circle and then use a cookie cutter to cut into rounds.

    Dough rolled our on work surface

    Biscuit cooker round circle on dough

    Deep fry until they puff up, float to the top and are golden brown. 

    Puri frying in oil

    Puffed puri frying in oil

    how to serve

    This prawn recipe is delicious served as a starter, main or side alongside any Curry, Biryani, Rice, Roti or Paratha.

    For sides:

    Kachumber Salad

    Onion Raita

    storage

    Fridge – Prawn recipes are best eaten fresh. At a push, they can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for a day or two. The Puris are best made fresh on the day.

    Reheating Prawns – If you need to reheat leftovers. you can add a splash of water to a pan and reheat them slowly until warmed through. You can reheat them in the microwave too.

    Freezer – I would not recommend freezing cooked prawns. 

    tips and hints for prawn puri recipe

    Prawns require very little cooking. Over cooking makes them rubbery and tough. 

    A squeeze of Lemon Juice before serving helps to bring the flavours together

    This recipe is quite similar to my Masala Fish recipe. You can use fish instead if you prefer. 

    The base of the recipe is what makes it. So make sure you allow the onions to take on colour.

    You can use Tiger Prawns, King Prawns or smaller ones. Just adjust cooking time accordingly. 

    Prawns require very little cooking. Over cooking makes them rubbery and tough. Any longer then 9 – 10 minutes is too much.

    To make a creamy version, add 1/2 cup of creamed coconut or coconut milk towards the end of cooking.

    A squeeze of Lemon Juice before serving helps to bring the flavours together.

    You can blend the masala to make for a smooth curry.

    I've recently discovered that Puris can be air fried for a healthier option. I will be testing this soon and will update!

    Puri - You can bind the Puris with milk instead. This makes for slightly thicker puris which do not absorb as much oil.

    more seafood recipes you may like:

    Prawn and Spinach Curry

    Prawn Biryani

    Prawn Chow Mein

    Prawn Curry Recipe

    Fish Pakora

    **if you make something from  tiffin and tea, i would love to see your creations! don’t forget to rate this recipe and leave a comment below! we love to hear from you. safira x

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    Prawn Puri

    Prawn Puri is one of my personal favourites. Imagine the most delicious masala Prawns served on top of a soft delicious Puri! 

    Course Dinner, Lunch, Lunch/Dinner
    Cuisine Indian
    Keyword Cumin Puri, Jeera Puri, Prawn fry, Prawn Masala, Prawn Puri
    Cook Time 45 minutes
    Total Time 45 minutes
    Servings 4
    Calories 397 kcal
    Author Safira

    Ingredients

    Prawns

    • 2 tbsp Oil
    • 2 tbsp Ghee
    • 2 Cinnamon Sticks
    • 2 Onions Diced
    • 1 tbsp Garlic Paste
    • 1 tbsp Ginger Paste
    • 1 tsp Green Chilli Paste
    • 250 ml Plum Tomatoes Pureed
    • 1 tsp Kashmiri ChillI Powder or 1/2 tsp Red Chilli Powder
    • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
    • 1/2 tsp Turmeric Powder
    • Salt
    • 1 tsp Garam Masala
    • 450 g Prawns Deveined
    • 1 tsp Dry Fenugreek
    • 1 Lemon Juice Only, Optional

    Puri

    • 120 g Plain or Chappati Flour
    • 3 tbsp Oil
    • 1 flat tsp Salt
    • 1 flat tsp Sugar
    • 1 tsp Cumin Seeds Optional - lightly toast before adding to the flour
    • Boiling Water
    • Oil For Deep Frying

    To serve (Optional)

    • Onions Diced
    • Tomato Diced
    • Cucumber Diced
    • Tamarind Paste To drizzle
    • Natural Yoghurt To drizzle

    Instructions

    1. Heat oil and ghee, then add Cinnamon.

    2. Cook for a minute, then add Onions. Cook for 10 – 15 minutes till golden brown. You can make a start on the Puri Dough at this stage.

    3. Add Ginger, Garlic and Green Chilli and cook for 1 – 2 minutes.

    4. Stir in Tomatoes. Cover and cook on low for 10 minutes.

    5. Add ground spices (kashmiri chilli, cumin, turmeric, salt) with a little water. Cook for 5 minutes on medium low. Then add Garam Masala and cook for a minute.

    6. Add Prawns and cook for 3 – 4 minutes. You may need to cook them a little longer, depending on the prawns you are using.

    7. Add Fenugreek and cook for 1 minute. Turn off the heat and squeeze over some lemon.

    8. To make the Puris, combine flour and oil in a bowl and then add remaining ingredients. Slowly pour in water mixing as you go until a dough is formed. Leave to rest for 10 - 20 minutes. 

    9. Form into balls and cut into rounds or roll out into one large circle and then use a cookie cutter to cut into rounds.

    10. Deep fry until they puff up, float to the top and are golden brown. 

    11. Place a Puri on a plate and top with prawns.

    To serve (Optional)

    1. Garnish with chopped cucumber, onion and tomato and drizzle over tamarind and yoghurt.

    Recipe Notes

    how to serve

    This prawn recipe is delicious served as a starter, main or side alongside any Curry, Biryani, Rice, Roti or Paratha.

    For sides:

    Kachumber Salad

    Onion Raita

    storage

    Fridge – Prawn recipes are best eaten fresh. At a push, they can be kept in an airtight container in the fridge for a day or two. The Puris are best made fresh on the day.

    Reheating Prawns – If you need to reheat leftovers. you can add a splash of water to a pan and reheat them slowly until warmed through. You can reheat them in the microwave too.

    Freezer – I would not recommend freezing cooked prawns. 

    tips and hints for prawn puri recipe

    Prawns require very little cooking. Over cooking makes them rubbery and tough. 

    A squeeze of Lemon Juice before serving helps to bring the flavours together

    This recipe is quite similar to my Masala Fish recipe. You can use fish instead if you prefer. 

    The base of the recipe is what makes it. So make sure you allow the onions to take on colour.

    You can use Tiger Prawns, King Prawns or smaller ones. Just adjust cooking time accordingly. 

    Prawns require very little cooking. Over cooking makes them rubbery and tough. Any longer then 9 – 10 minutes is too much.

    To make a creamy version, add 1/2 cup of creamed coconut or coconut milk towards the end of cooking.

    A squeeze of Lemon Juice before serving helps to bring the flavours together.

    Puri - You can bind the Puris with milk instead. This makes for slightly thicker puris which do not absorb as much oil.

     

     

    You can blend the masala to make for a smooth curry.

    I've recently discovered that Puris can be air fried for a healthier option. I will be testing this soon and will update!

    Nutrition Facts
    Prawn Puri
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 397 Calories from Fat 243
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 27g42%
    Saturated Fat 6g38%
    Trans Fat 1g
    Polyunsaturated Fat 6g
    Monounsaturated Fat 14g
    Cholesterol 303mg101%
    Sodium 1465mg64%
    Potassium 403mg12%
    Carbohydrates 15g5%
    Fiber 4g17%
    Sugar 6g7%
    Protein 25g50%
    Vitamin A 546IU11%
    Vitamin C 33mg40%
    Calcium 224mg22%
    Iron 4mg22%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
     

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