Ingredients

• brinjals (eggplant) 2 (large)
• turmeric - 1/4 tsp
• chilli powder - 1/2 tsp
• groundnut oil for frying
• salt - 1/2 tsp
• For the batter:
• gram flour - 1 cup
• rice flour - 1 cup
• chilli powder - 1 tsp
• turmeric - 1/2 tsp
• sodium bicarbonate - 1/4 tsp
• finely chopped coriander leaves - 2 tbsp
• salt - 1 tsp
• For the Filling: shelled and de-veined prawns - 1 cup
• gd onion - 1/2 cup
• minced green chillies 3 nos
• amchur (dried mango) - 3/4 tsp
• chopped coriander leaves a handful salt to taste

How to Make Prawn Filled Pakoras

• Wash and cut the brinjals in thin circular slices.
• Smear with salt, turmeric and chilli powder.
• Keep aside for some time.
• Mix well the slightly coarse gram flour, rice flour, salt, chilli, turmeric and sodium bicarbonate.
• Add enough water to make it a thick batter.
• Add the coriander leaves and 2 tbsp of hot oil. Mix it well.
• Grind the raw prawns in the mixie.
• Squeeze the grated onions.
• Mix it with the other ingredients for filling.
• Take two same sized brinjal slices.
• Sandwich with the filling.
• Do not overstuff.
• Press the sandwich lightly to fix.
• Heat enough oil in a pan for deep frying. Dip the sandwiches in the prepared batter and fry till golden and puffed up.
• Turn over once in between.
• Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.