Kada-chingri Fritters
Holidays are such a rare commodity in all life today, that the little time which peeps out, leaves me with little or no energy for anything else. Now that the network of social life has been successfully ruptured, I still seem to have some time for myself.
This weekend however was a different story!!
Lock down & Covid-19 being the most important things now. I marvel at the unity that the country is exhibiting ( except some morons). Its great to see how cooking has become the most loved tool, chosen by most people, as the constructive exercise to spend time at home.
Do I need to mention how cooking for family is a superb way to express love for the, Old school right?? But olden days still boasts of stronger bonds and the most romantic songs. what say?
The long awaited Sunday this time, rather the beginning of lockdown was greeted with a heavy breakfast followed by some session at the kitchen, nothing exotic, nothing fancy. Some regular ingredients, sprinkling of this & that, and you are good to go. Trust me, lazy as I am, there is no other option but to opt for quicker methods that confirms express route delivery. And now if you are already hungry, let's get down to work. The growling tummy needs to be fed!!
INGREDIENTS:
300 gm Kada chingri, cleaned well by rinsing them with warm water a couple of times.
Chickpea flour/ Besan 2.5 tbsp
Rice flour 2 tbsp
Yellow chili powder 2.5 tsp
Green chilies 3 nos, chopped
Coriander leaves 3 tbsp, washed & chopped
Salt, to taste
Chat Masala, a big pinch
Garlic cloves 4 nos, chopped finely
Onion 1 no, medium chopped finely
Vegetable oil- 4tbsp
HOW TO DO THIS:
1. Combine all the ingredients in a big bowl. Add in 2 tbsp water & give a good mix till everything combines together. We are not looking at baking any batter, just to bring everything together is the motto.
2.In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Alongside shape the prawn mix, into little flat patty kinds, or you can also keep them as roundels.
3. Once the oil warms up, add them to the pan. We are aiming to color them golden brown, and prawns are known to take very little time to cook. These are however saplings so almost no time for these babies, however the besan will take a while.
4. It's advisable to be around the pan, because they go from golden brown to ebony in almost no time. Honestly no one enjoys the acrid burnt parts of these fritters. So
5.Serve them with some Bengal mustard paste or Kasundi on the side & gold old ketchup, if you fancy.
Now, now. do not get confused. I am posting two kinds of images for a reason. Because I tried both roundels and the flattened patty kinds. The liberty of choosing the shape is on you guys. Also here are as usual few things that I would like to share:
a. In case you do not find what is called kada chingri, buy shrimps and chop them up roughly. You can whiz them into a paste as well, but in that case the texture would be something smooth, which isn't something I endorse.
b. If you plan to whiz, then remember to add in all other ingredients to the smooth paste after blitzing them.
c. I always feel a squeeze of lemon or lime enlivens the taste of these mini bites. There is no harm in trying that, if you wish to.
d. They need to be EATEN PIPING HOT.
I hope this little post helps to perk up your lock down life. As for me, when I am with family, we have these with rice and daal, the most nutritious staple in our part of the country.
Stay healthy. Stay safe.
Let us meet soon again wit some lip smacking options.
Do not allow anything or anyone to dampen your spirits. Eat Pray Love, amigos.
Chow!!!
This weekend however was a different story!!
Lock down & Covid-19 being the most important things now. I marvel at the unity that the country is exhibiting ( except some morons). Its great to see how cooking has become the most loved tool, chosen by most people, as the constructive exercise to spend time at home.
Do I need to mention how cooking for family is a superb way to express love for the, Old school right?? But olden days still boasts of stronger bonds and the most romantic songs. what say?
The long awaited Sunday this time, rather the beginning of lockdown was greeted with a heavy breakfast followed by some session at the kitchen, nothing exotic, nothing fancy. Some regular ingredients, sprinkling of this & that, and you are good to go. Trust me, lazy as I am, there is no other option but to opt for quicker methods that confirms express route delivery. And now if you are already hungry, let's get down to work. The growling tummy needs to be fed!!
INGREDIENTS:
300 gm Kada chingri, cleaned well by rinsing them with warm water a couple of times.
Chickpea flour/ Besan 2.5 tbsp
Rice flour 2 tbsp
Yellow chili powder 2.5 tsp
Green chilies 3 nos, chopped
Coriander leaves 3 tbsp, washed & chopped
Salt, to taste
Chat Masala, a big pinch
Garlic cloves 4 nos, chopped finely
Onion 1 no, medium chopped finely
Vegetable oil- 4tbsp
HOW TO DO THIS:
1. Combine all the ingredients in a big bowl. Add in 2 tbsp water & give a good mix till everything combines together. We are not looking at baking any batter, just to bring everything together is the motto.
2.In a frying pan, heat vegetable oil over medium heat. Alongside shape the prawn mix, into little flat patty kinds, or you can also keep them as roundels.
3. Once the oil warms up, add them to the pan. We are aiming to color them golden brown, and prawns are known to take very little time to cook. These are however saplings so almost no time for these babies, however the besan will take a while.
4. It's advisable to be around the pan, because they go from golden brown to ebony in almost no time. Honestly no one enjoys the acrid burnt parts of these fritters. So
5.Serve them with some Bengal mustard paste or Kasundi on the side & gold old ketchup, if you fancy.
Now, now. do not get confused. I am posting two kinds of images for a reason. Because I tried both roundels and the flattened patty kinds. The liberty of choosing the shape is on you guys. Also here are as usual few things that I would like to share:
a. In case you do not find what is called kada chingri, buy shrimps and chop them up roughly. You can whiz them into a paste as well, but in that case the texture would be something smooth, which isn't something I endorse.
b. If you plan to whiz, then remember to add in all other ingredients to the smooth paste after blitzing them.
c. I always feel a squeeze of lemon or lime enlivens the taste of these mini bites. There is no harm in trying that, if you wish to.
d. They need to be EATEN PIPING HOT.
I hope this little post helps to perk up your lock down life. As for me, when I am with family, we have these with rice and daal, the most nutritious staple in our part of the country.
Stay healthy. Stay safe.
Let us meet soon again wit some lip smacking options.
Do not allow anything or anyone to dampen your spirits. Eat Pray Love, amigos.
Chow!!!
A real treat for the tastebuds.
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