Goan Prawns Cutlet Recipe | Crispy Homemade Prawn Cutlets (Home-Cooked Style)

 

🦐 About the Recipe

Goan Prawns Cutlet is a delicious homemade seafood snack that is crispy on the outside and soft, juicy, and flavourful on the inside. Made with fresh prawns, aromatic spices, mashed potato, and coated in golden breadcrumbs, these cutlets are perfect as an evening snack, party starter, or festive appetizer. This easy home-style recipe brings together authentic Goan flavours using simple everyday ingredients.

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🎉 New Year Special

The New Year is a time for joyful gatherings, family celebrations, and comforting home-cooked food. In many Goan homes, seafood snacks are an important part of festive meals, and Prawns Cutlet is one of the favourites. Crispy, delicious, and easy to prepare, these homemade cutlets make a wonderful addition to New Year parties, family get-togethers, or any special occasion.

🧺 Ingredients

For the cutlet mixture

• 250 g prawns (cleaned & deveined)
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 2 green chillies, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 small potato, boiled & mashed
• 2 tbsp coriander leaves, chopped
• ½ tsp turmeric powder
• ½ tsp red chilli powder (adjust to taste)
• ½ tsp garam masala
• Salt to taste
• 1 tbsp oil

For coating

• 2 tbsp maida (all-purpose flour)
• Water (to make thin slurry)
• Bread crumbs (as needed)

For frying

• Oil for shallow or deep frying

👩‍🍳 Method

1. Prepare the prawns
   Finely chop the prawns or pulse once in a mixer (do not make a paste).
2. Cook the mixture
   Heat 1 tbsp oil in a pan.
   Add onions and sauté till soft.
   Add ginger-garlic paste and green chillies; sauté till raw smell disappears.
3. Add prawns & spices
   Add chopped prawns, turmeric, chilli powder, garam masala, and salt.
   Cook for 3–4 minutes until prawns are done and mixture dries slightly.
4. Mix & cool
   Switch off the flame.
   Add mashed potato and coriander leaves.
   Mix well and let it cool completely.
5. Shape the cutlets
   Shape the mixture into oval or round cutlets.
6. Coat the cutlets
   Dip each cutlet in maida slurry, then coat with bread crumbs.
7. Fry
   Fry in medium-hot oil till golden and crisp on both sides.
   Drain on tissue paper.

🍋 Serving Suggestions

• Serve hot with mint chutney, tomato ketchup, or a squeeze of lemon
• Perfect with evening tea or as a starter for Goan meals

✨ Home-Cooked Tips

• You can replace potato with bread soaked in milk
• For extra Goan flavour, add a pinch of pepper powder
• Shallow frying works well for a lighter version

❤️ A Taste of Goan Home Cooking

This Goan prawns cutlet recipe is a reminder that festive food doesn’t have to be complicated to be special. Whether served as a starter, evening snack, or part of your New Year spread, these cutlets bring together tradition, taste, and the joy of home cooking. As the New Year begins, may your kitchen be filled with warmth, laughter, and the comfort of meals made with love.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use frozen prawns?

Yes. Thaw them completely, drain well, and pat them dry before chopping.

Can I prepare the cutlets in advance?

Yes. Shape and coat the cutlets, then refrigerate them for up to 24 hours before frying.

Can I freeze them?

Yes. Freeze the uncooked coated cutlets in an airtight container for up to one month. Fry directly from frozen over medium heat.

Can I bake or air-fry these cutlets?

Yes. Brush lightly with oil and bake or air-fry until golden and cooked through.