Karuvepilai Yera (Deep-Fried Prawns) Recipe

Name: Karuvepilai Yera (Deep-Fried Prawns)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2-1/4 lb. prawns; 1/3 oz. ginger-garlic paste; 1/3 oz. chili powder; Lime juice; Turmeric powder; Salt, to taste; Oil, for deep-frying; 2 oz. dry curry leaves; 1/4 oz. urad dal; 1/3 oz. chana dal; 1/3 oz. toor dal; 1/8 oz. jeera; 1 dash asfoetida; 5 whole red chilies

Servings: persons

2-1/4 lb. prawns
1/3 oz. ginger-garlic paste
1/3 oz. chili powder
Lime juice
Turmeric powder
Salt, to taste
Oil, for deep-frying
2 oz. dry curry leaves
1/4 oz. urad dal
1/3 oz. chana dal
1/3 oz. toor dal
1/8 oz. jeera
1 dash asfoetida
5 whole red chilies

1
De-vein prawns, retaining tails.
2
Clean, wash and drain the prawns.
3
Marinate them in ginger-garlic paste, chili powder, lime juice, salt and turmeric powder.
4
Set aside for at least an hour.
5
Broil the ingredients for the powder and grind coarsely.
6
Coat the prawns in the powder and deep-fry in oil.
7
Serve hot, garnished with a lime wedge, onion rings and fried curry leaves.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2-1/4 lb. prawns, 1/3 oz. ginger-garlic paste, 1/3 oz. chili powder, Lime juice, and more.

Yes, Karuvepilai Yera (Deep-Fried Prawns) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Karuvepilai Yera (Deep-Fried Prawns)

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