Pan-Fried Goan Prawn Fritters with Green Chili and Coriander

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-05 · Updated 2026-06-05

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Golden pan-fried prawn fritters infused with fresh green chili and coriander, perfect as a spicy appetizer or snack. This Indian-inspired seafood recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs raw prawns, peeled and deveined, gram flour (chickpea flour), green chilies, finely chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Cook: 15 min Serves 4 Indian cuisine 280 cal/serving

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Ingredients

12 oz raw prawns, peeled and deveined
3/4 cup gram flour (chickpea flour)
2 green chilies, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves, chopped
1 tsp ginger, grated
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 tsp turmeric powder
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/3 cup water
3/4 tsp salt
for shallow frying (about 1 cup) vegetable oil

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Instructions

Step 1: Chop 12 oz raw prawns into small pieces and place in a mixing bowl. Add 3/4 cup gram flour, 2 finely chopped green chilies, 1/4 cup chopped fresh coriander leaves, 1 tsp grated ginger, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp cumin seeds, 1/4 tsp turmeric powder, 1/4 tsp baking soda, and 3/4 tsp salt.
Step 2: Gradually add 1/3 cup water while mixing to form a thick, slightly sticky batter that holds together well.
Step 3: Heat about 1 cup vegetable oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat until shimmering but not smoking.
Step 4: Drop heaping tablespoons of the prawn batter into the hot oil, flattening slightly with the back of the spoon. Fry in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp.
Step 5: Transfer fritters to paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve hot with a side of tangy chutney or ketchup.