Prawn 65 / Chili / Manchurian Recipe
Deep-fried crispy prawn 65 styles (tossed with house spices and yogurt sauce), chili (onions, tomatoes, and spicy chili sauce), or Manchurian sauce.
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Ingredients
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Prawn 65
Chili Sauce
Manchurian Sauce
Method
Prawn 65 Preparation
- 1
Marinate the Prawns
In a bowl, combine prawns, rice flour, cornstarch, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, yogurt, and salt. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Heat Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat oil to 180°C (350°F).
- 3
Fry Prawns
Once the oil is hot, carefully add the marinated prawns in batches, frying until they are golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
Chili Sauce Preparation
- 4
- 5
Add Tomatoes and Bell Pepper
Add the chopped tomatoes and bell pepper, cooking until the tomatoes are soft.
- 6
Combine Sauces
Stir in soy sauce and chili sauce. Season with salt to taste. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until well combined.
Manchurian Sauce Preparation
- 7
Sauté Aromatics
In a separate pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion, garlic, and ginger. Sauté until fragrant.
- 8
Add Sauces and Thicken
Stir in soy sauce, tomato ketchup, vinegar, chili sauce, and water. Mix well. In a small bowl, mix cornstarch with a little water to make a slurry and add to the pan, stirring until the sauce thickens. Season with salt to taste.