{Recipe} Prawns Cutlets

" Prawn Cutlets are small coin size prawns patty's full of flavours of spices and then coated in semolina and shallow fried . These Prawns Cutlets really goes well as side dish with fish curry rice or even combo of Dal & rice."

 In Goan its common to prepare  Cutlets using different types of fish Like Most commonly prepared Mackerel cutlets ,King fish cutlets ,Tuna Cutlets and you will also find this on my blog. Prawns cutlets were on my do to list from long and today here I present my way of Prawns Cutlets with limited spices and then shallow fried. 

 If you guys aware Generally in Prawns Cutlets there also goes fresh grated coconut and also tamarind paste and for binding Chickpea flour but today skipped these ingredients and just added few powdered spices and other remaining fresh ingredients. Still the Cutlets tastes the yummiest .Do also check the recipe video below or can click on the link .

Ingredients Required for Preparing Prawn Cutlets

• Prawns: You require around 250 Grams of fresh cleaned & devanned Prawns  .

• Onions: Take around 3-4 Onions finely chopped

• Ginger/Garlic:1 Inch or Ginger and around 6-7 flakes of garlic.

• Green Chilies: 2-3 Green chilies chopped fine 

• Salt as per taste

• Turmeric : 1/2 Tsp of Turmeric Powder for colour and flavour

• Chili powder: Add 2 Tsp of chili powder for spice. Increase the quantity as per requirements.

• Garam Masala: For extra flavours add 1 Tsp of Garam Masala 

• Coriander powder: 1/2 Tsp of Coriander powder 

• Semolina: Use semolina for coating the Prawns cutlets.

• Fresh Coriander: For extra fresh flavours add the coriander.

• Oil : For shallow frying use oil either sunflower/soya bean/or even coconut oil. Preferably oil which doesn't have strong smell.

Method for Preparing Prawns Cutlets

1.First Take the cleaned and deveined prawns and add into a mixer or food processor and mince it well.

2.On the Other hand also chop onions, green chilies, and ginger/garlic very fine.

3.Now in bowl add the minced Prawns and the chopped onions ,ginger/garlic, green chili .

4.Then also add the dry spices mentioned above.ie Salt , red chili powder, turmeric, coriander powder and Garam masala. Also add Fresh coriander and the mix all the ingredients well .

7.Now take a small ball size prawn mixture and shape it in small patty.

8.In a plate spread semolina and then coat the prawns patty in it and keep aside.

9.Place a tava or a flat pan to heat up. Once heated add oil and then place the prepared prawn roundels and shallow fry .

9.Fry the prawns cutlets on medium flame until the prawns cutlets gets nice golden brown colour. The outer cover should be crisp.

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{Recipe}Green Masala Pomfret fry wrapped in Banana Leaf

In My last post you all must have seen the recipe of  Pomfret Recheado fry wrapped in Banana Leaf and it was appreciated by most of the foodies out there.This recipe of Green masala Pomfret fry wrapped in banana leaf involves same procedure as Recheado pomfret fry but only difference will be  substituted with  Goan Green Masala for stuffing and as all you know how tasty the Goan green masala is.So lets begin with the step wise preparation of this recipe.

Servings 2

Total Preparation Time : 40 min

Total Cooking Time : 20 Min

Cuisine : Goan

Author : Ispolina Silveira

Ingredients

1 Large Fresh  Pomfret

1 Bowl Goan Green Masala

1 Tender Banana Leaf

Salt

Oil as required

Step Wise Preparation

1. Purchase some Fresh Pomfret .

2.Clean and Cut the Pomfret. Nicely give cuts over the Body for the masala to stuff.

3.Then apply salt and Green masala generously over the pomfret body.Rub it over the body so it gets nicely stuffed inside the cuts and the head.

4.Take the banana leaf and remove the center hard portion.Then place the leaf over the tray and then place the pomfret over it.

5.Once the pomfret placed well,then pack it properly with the leaf and tie with cotton thread or the tread of leaf itself.Make sure its wrapped well other wise masala will come out.

6.Take a large pan and add required amount of oil .Then Place the wrapped pomfret inside and  fry it on slow to medium flame until its cooked well.Make sure to cover the lid and cook .

7.At regular intervals turn the fish so that it cooked evenly.The end you will see the leaf has changed its colour to very light green and at few  places brown. That's the sign the pomfret cooked well.Your can even wait until the leaf is totally brown.

8.Open the leaf slowly and enjoy the super tasty hot Pomfret wrapped in Goan Green Masala.

Note:Other few recipes which you can follow are as below:

Goan Green Masala

{Recipe}Goan Green Masala Clams Dry

{Recipe}Goan Beef Mince Potato Chops

Goan Green Beef Curry Recipe

Green Masala Mackerel Fry

Mackerel Cutlets/Bangde Almona

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{Recipe)Pomfret Recheado fry wrapped in Banana Leaf

Pomfret Recheado Fry not a simple Rava fry or Masala fry but this time I have fried Pomfret wrapped in Banana leaf and the out come is just Wow. The best part is fry doesn't require much of oil as its fried in deep pan by covering.

The Pomfret wrapped in banana leaf came on table firstly because I was in Goa, secondly my dad and hubby got some super fresh Pomfrets from Mapusa Fish market, lastly availability of fresh Recheado masala in house and the Banana leaf from our Garden. The only person who enjoyed to the maximum the wrapped  pomfret is Mr.Tony Greg as it is favourite dish predominantly because its oil free dish. So lets begin with this Super tempting and delicious Pomfret Recheado fry wrapped in Banana Leaf.

Servings 2

Total Preparation Time : 40 Min

Cooking Time : 20 Min

Cuisine : Goan

Author :Ispolina Silveira

Ingredients

1 Large Fresh  Pomfret

1 Bowl Goan Recheado Masala

1 Tender Banana Leaf

Salt

Oil as required

Step Wise Preparation

1. Purchase some Fresh Pomfret .

2.Clean and Cut the Pomfret. Nicely give cuts over the Body for the masala to stuff.

3.Then apply salt and recheado masala generously over the pomfret body.Rub it over the body so it gets nicely stuffed inside the cuts and the head.

4.Take the banana leaf and remove the center hard portion.Then place the leaf over the tray and then place the pomfret over it.

5.Once the pomfret placed well,then pack it properly with the leaf and tie with cotton thread or the tread of leaf itself.Make sure its wrapped well other wise masala will come out.

6.Take a large pan and add required amount of oil .Then Place the wrapped pomfret inside and  fry it on slow to medium flame until its cooked well.Make sure to cover the lid and cook .

7.At regular intervals turn the fish so that it cooked evenly.The end you will see the leaf has changed its colour to very light green and at few  places brown. That's the sign the pomfret cooked well.Your can even wait until the leaf is totally brown.

8.Open the leaf slowly and enjoy the super tasty hot Pomfret wrapped in recheado.

Note:Other few recipes which you can follow are as below:

Goan Recheado Masala Recipe

Pomfret Recheado

Mackerel Recheado Recipe!!!

Prawns Recheado fry !!!

Goan Stuffed Calamari /Squid with shrimps

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{Recipe}Prawns with raw mango

This recipe is my Mum's style Prawn in raw mango.We in Goa so lucky that we get fresh fish in our markets,and when in Goa i never miss out on preparing all my favourite fish recipes. Prawns are loved by all and we prepare many recipes like prawns Chili Fry,Prawn Balchao,Rava/Semolina coated Prawns Fry,Goan Prawns and Clams pulao ,Prawns Recheado fry GoanPrawn Rissois and many more, these are few you can find on my blog .Prawns is also prepared by using tamarind paste or just vinegar,or sometimes we use bimbli or even raw mango and it just tastes heaven. Not giving further more information presenting this simple with very minimal ingredients my mum style prawns in raw mango.

servings 5-6
Total preparation time :30 Min
Cooking time : 15 Min
Cuisine : Goan
Author : Ispolina Silveira

Ingredients
500 Gram Prawn Fresh and cleaned
2 Large onions finely chopped
2 Large Tomatoes finely chopped
4 Green chilies chopped
1/2  Cup raw mango chopped
1/2 Tsp turmeric
Salt

Step wise Method.
1.Firstly pick some fresh prawns.Fresh prawns will give the dish awesome taste.

2.Clean and devein the prawns and if the prawns are big then cut into two.

3.The chop onions,tomatoes ,green chilies and raw mango and keep it aside.

4.Then in the pan add oil,once heated add the onions,saute for 2-3 min on medium flame.Then one by one add the green chilies,then the tomatoes and last the raw mango and little turmeric too.

5.Cook all the ingredients for about 10 to 15 min on medium flame.

6.Last add the prawns and mix all well.Allow to cook for more 10 min on high flame or medium flame until water reduces .And there we get spicy tangy raw mango prawns dish.Goes well for side dish or with chapati or pao.

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{Recipe}Goan Stuffed Calamari

Goans prepare squids in different ways and among them one is stuffed squids. Squids stuffing generally consists of squids tentacles or chopped shrimps, onions, which are then cooked in red recheado masala and fried in oil. Stuffed squids is a great starter and appetizer in your party menu. So let’s start with the preparation.

You can refer Stuffed Calamari with shrimp filling recipe prepared in the past, but today its detailed recipe of stuffed calamari with calamari tentacles, onions, tomatoes cooked in  Recheado Masala. We can also do the stuffing of calamari with green masala mixture.So here comes simple yet delicious recipe of Stuffed Calamari.

Servings 5-6

Total Preparation 45 -50 min

Cooking Time : 20 Min

Cuisine : Goan

Author : Ispolina Silveira

Ingredients
10-12 Big sized Calamari(cleaned)
1 Bowl chopped Calamari Tentacles
2 Large onions finely chopped
2 Large Tomatoes finely chopped
2-3 Green chilies chopped
2-3 Table spoon of  Recheado Masala
Salt to taste
Oil for frying
Tooth pick to seal the Calamari

Step wise preparation Method
1. Make sure you get the fresh Calamari/Squid .

2. Clean the Calamari well and separate the tentacles. Wash well the squids pocket and the tentacles .

3. Chop the tentacles fine and keep aside.

 

4. In pan add oil,then add the chopped onions,fry until translucent.Then add chopped chilies and tomatoes.Mix all well and cook by covering for about 2-3 min on slow flame.

5. Add recheado masala and saute for 2 min.Then add salt ,give a stir and allow to cook for more 2 min.

6. Add the Squid tentacles and mix well in the ingredients.Cover and cook for 5-7 min more.

7. Allow the mixture to cool down.The take the calamari and fill each with the red masala mixture using a small spoon.Seal calamari opening using a tooth pic as shown in the below picture.

8. Once all squids done filling then place them on pan and shallow fry.Make sure to cover the lid because squids pops out of pan sometimes.

9. Turn the squids occasional until you get the light brown caramelised colour over the squids. 

10. Serve when hot as side dish or just enjoy as snack. You cannot stop with one.

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