Ingredients

• 250 g - prawns, peeled and deveined
• 250 g - potatoes, boiled, peeled and mashed
• 2 cups - oil for deep frying
• 2 tbsp - cumin seeds
• 2 - sprigs curry leaves
• 2 - onions, finely chopped
• 6 cloves - garlic, chopped
• 2 inch - ginger, sliced
• 3 to 4 - green chillies, chopped
• 2 tbsp - turmeric powder
• 4 - eggs, beaten
• breadcrumbs
• salt to taste

How to Make Chemeen Fish Cake

• Heat 4 tbsp oil in a pan.
• Add the cumin seeds and curry leaves.
• When they begin to crackle, add the chopped vegetables and deep fry till the onions turn a golden colour.
• Add the prawns and turmeric powder.
• Cook till the prawns are half done.
• Mix in the mashed potatoes and adjust seasoning.
• Divide the mixture into 60 g round cutlets.
• Dip in egg wash, dust with the breadcrumbs and deep fry till golden.
• Serve hot with green salad or tomato ketchup.