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Prawns Frankie

Cultural Context

Prawns Frankie, a popular street food from Mumbai, combines the flavors of spiced prawns wrapped in a soft tortilla. It reflects the city's vibrant culinary scene, where diverse influences meld into delicious quick bites. Traditionally enjoyed as a snack or meal on the go, this dish has inspired variations across India and beyond, making it a beloved choice for seafood lovers.

IndianINmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
20 prawns (750g)
salt to taste
1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
500g wheat flour
10g salt
25ml coconut oil
water as required
onion
carrot
bell pepper
cabbage
1 teaspoon black pepper powder
1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
1 teaspoon red chili powder
1 teaspoon garam masala powder
1 teaspoon salt
150g wheat flour
45g corn flour
3g baking powder
1 teaspoon masala mixture
green chili sauce
mayonnaise
batter fried prawns
tomato sauce

flour tortillas

🥗Healthier: whole wheat tortillas

💰Cheaper: pita bread

Whole wheat tortillas add fiber while pita bread is often less expensive.

prawns

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: tofu

Chicken is a leaner protein option, while tofu is budget-friendly and vegetarian.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt is creamier and higher in protein, while sour cream is often less costly.

green chilies

🥗Healthier: bell peppers

💰Cheaper: jalapeños

Bell peppers are milder and add color, while jalapeños provide a similar heat profile.

1

Prepare a masala mixture with 1 teaspoon of roasted cumin powder, 1 teaspoon of red chili powder, and 1 teaspoon of garam masala powder.

2

In a bowl, combine 150g of wheat flour, 45g of corn flour, 3g of baking powder, and salt to taste, adding water as required to form a batter.

3

Coat the prawns in the batter and deep-fry until golden brown.

4

Chop onions, carrots, bell peppers, and cabbage finely.

5

In a pan, heat 25ml of coconut oil and sauté the chopped vegetables until soft.

6

Add the fried prawns to the sautéed vegetables and mix well.

7

Spread mayonnaise and green chili sauce on a tortilla.

8

Place the prawn and vegetable mixture on the tortilla, roll it tightly, and serve with tomato sauce.

Cooking Techniques

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Equipment Needed

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Spice Level:

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Allergens

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Also Known As

FrankieKathi Roll

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