Prawns Vada

Ingredients

500 gram prawns,cleaned,deveined

1/2 cup grated coconut

1 teaspoon cumin seeds

2-3 shallots

4-5 green chilies

2 sprigs curry leaves

2 garlic cloves

1"ginger

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

Salt to taste

Oil for frying

Method

• In a grinder, crush the prawns slightly  and keep aside.
• Grind coarsely the coconut, shallots,green chilies,curry leaves,cumin seeds,garlic,ginger and turmeric.
• Mix prawns with the above mixture and add the required amount of salt.
• Heat oil in a kadai.
• Wet the palm of your hand with water and place a small ball of vada mix on it.
• Press it down slightly and make a small hole at the center using one finger.
• Drop it slowly into the hot oil.
• Fry the vada until golden brown on both sides and drain on to a tissue paper.
• Serve hot with chutney of your choice.