Name: Gordon Ramsay's spicy prawn pakoras recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 3 min
Total time: 23 min
Yield: Serves: 4
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 350g raw prawns, shell on; 2 green chillies, deseeded and very finely chopped; 3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely crushed; vegetable oil, for deep-frying

By Gordon Ramsay

published 2 September 2019

Gordon Ramsay's version of spicy prawn pakoras, from his book accompanying the Channel 4 show, Gordon's Great Escape, is perfect for Indian-themed parties and they're easy too

Ingredients

350g raw prawns, shell on
2 green chillies, deseeded and very finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, peeled and finely crushed
vegetable oil, for deep-frying

For the batter

150g gram (or plain) flour
½ tsp sea salt
½ tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp garam masala
100-125ml warm water

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Method

Shell and devein the prawns, leaving the tails intact. Place them in a bowl and toss with the chopped chillies and garlic.
Next, make the batter by mixing the flour, salt and spices together in a large bowl. Make a well in the centre and add just enough of the warm water to form a thick, smooth paste with a slow-dropping consistency. Leave to stand for a few minutes.
Preheat the oven to the lowest setting and heat 6cm of oil in a karahi or a deep saucepan to 170°C-180°C. One at a time, hold the prawns by their tails, dip them in the spicy batter mix to coat, then drop them into the hot oil.
Fry for 3-4 mins, turning once, until crisp and golden brown all over.
Drain on a baking tray lined with kitchen paper and keep warm in the oven while you cook the rest. Serve immediately while they are still hot.

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Gordon Ramsay is a celebrity multi-Michelin starred chef. Born who in Scotland, he has restaurants all over the world including the UK, France, Singapore, Hong Kong and the United States. He’s a proud father-of-five and many of his recipes are particularly suited to if you’re entertaining for your family or a group of friends. He trained with some of the world’s most renowned chefs including Albert Roux, Marco Pierre White and Guy Savoy and opened his first restaurant, Restaurant Gordon Ramsay, in 1998.