Fried Shrimps

Ingredients
Shrimps (Peeled and Deveined) – 1/2 lb
Lemon Juice -1 tsp

Oil – for deep frying



For the Batter
Plain Flour/Maida – 2 cups
Corn Flour – 1 tbsp
Rice flour – 1 tbsp (This will help removing the stickiness from the batter)
Ketchup/Tomato Sauce – 3 tbsp
Soy Sauce – 1 tbsp
Chilly Powder – 2 tsp
Pepper – 1/2 tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste – 2 tsp
Hot Chilly Sauce – 1 tsp (optional)
Salt – to taste
Water – as required



Preparation Method
Prepare a nice batter using all the above ingredients. The batter should havemedium consistency – neither thick nor thin.
Clean and wash the shrimps thoroughly. Add a tsp of lemon juice to the shrimps and soak it in water for 5 minutes. This will help in eliminating any raw smell from the shrimps. Drain the water and keep it aside.
Add the shrimps to the batter and refrigerate it for 20-30 minutes.
Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai for deep frying.
Add the battered shrimps one by one to the pan. Do not over crowd the pan.
Allow the shrimps to deep fry thoroughly. Remove the shrimps from oil and spread it on paper towels.
Continue frying the remaining battered shrimps in batches.
Serve these steaming hot fried shrimps as appetizers or snacks.