Prawn Pakoda

Ingredients
Prawns – 500 gm
Oil for frying

For prewash:-
Coconut oil – 1 tbsp
Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
Salt and pepper – 1/2 tsp

For batter mix:-
Besan(Kadalapodi) – 1/2 cup
Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
Asafoetida(Kaayam) – A pinch
Chilly powder – 1/4 – 1/2 tsp
Rice powder – 1 tbsp
Salt – As reqd
Pepper – 1 tsp
Water – just eough to make a thick batter  
 
Preparation Method
1)Nicely wash the prawns and devein it.

2)Add the prewash ingredients to the prawns and let it soak for 5 mins.

3)Rinse it again so that the prawns are clean and free of any odor. Let it drain any water.

4)Meanwhile, mix the ingredients for batter and make it into a nice smooth thick batter like pakoda.

5)By the time, oil should be heated well in a pan.

6)Slice the prawn into half, dip it in the batter and fry until golden brown(3-5 mins).