Prawn cutlets

Recipe from: - 18 February 2011
Preparation time: 0 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins

Ingredients

24

prawns
2

onions
6

cloves

garlic
2

tsp

chopped ginger
2

tsp

chili powder

pinch

SALT
tbsp

flour
3

eggs
breadcrumbs
oil for frying

Servings: Change Serving

Method

Remove shells from prawns but keep the tails on.
Split prawns down the back and remove the vein.
Rinse well and dry.
Place on a flat surface and flatten prawns with a rolling pin or mallet very gently.
Make a paste with the onions, garlic, ginger, chilli and salt and smear over prawns.
Dust with flour and dip into the egg.
Roll in the breadcrumbs and fry in shallow oil on both sides.
Serve with a chutney or sauce.

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