Name: Misa Maas Bhaja
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: bengali
Ingredients: 500 g Prawns (Medium-sized, cleaned and deveined); 1 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1 tsp Red Chili Powder (Adjust to your spice preference); 1 tsp Salt (Or to taste); 4 tbsp Mustard Oil (For shallow frying); 2 pcs Green Chilies (Slit, for garnish); 1 pcs Lemon (Cut into wedges, for serving)

Popularity

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Perfectly spiced and crispy fried prawns, a protein-packed snack that's super quick to make!

Nutrition per Serving

157

Calories

26g

Protein

Carbs

Fat

low-fat low-calorie

Recipes in this Meal

1. Misa Maas Bhaja

Crispy, pan-fried prawns seasoned with classic Bengali spices like turmeric and chili. This simple yet flavorful dish comes together in minutes and is the perfect accompaniment to a comforting meal of dal and rice.

Prep10 min

Cook10 min

Servings4

Serving size: 1 serving

157cal

26gprotein

4gcarbs

Ingredients

500 g Prawns (Medium-sized, cleaned and deveined)
1 tsp Turmeric Powder
1 tsp Red Chili Powder (Adjust to your spice preference)
1 tsp Salt (Or to taste)
4 tbsp Mustard Oil (For shallow frying)
2 pcs Green Chilies (Slit, for garnish)
1 pcs Lemon (Cut into wedges, for serving)

Instructions

1
Prepare and Marinate the Prawns
- Rinse the cleaned and deveined prawns and pat them completely dry with paper towels. This step is crucial for achieving a crispy texture.

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About Misa Maas Bhaja

Perfectly spiced and crispy fried prawns, a protein-packed snack that's super quick to make!

This assamese dish is perfect for snack. With 157.19 calories and 25.97g of protein per serving, it's a low-fat, low-calorie option for your meal plan.

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In a mixing bowl, combine the dry prawns with turmeric powder, red chili powder, and salt.

Gently toss until each prawn is evenly coated with the spice mixture.

Let the prawns marinate for 10-15 minutes at room temperature.

Shallow Fry the Prawns

Place a wide skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat. Add the mustard oil and heat it until it's very hot and just begins to smoke lightly. This reduces its natural pungency.
Carefully arrange the marinated prawns in a single layer in the hot oil. Do not overcrowd the pan; fry in batches if necessary to ensure they fry rather than steam.
Fry for 2-3 minutes on the first side, undisturbed, until golden brown and crisp.
Flip the prawns and cook for another 2-3 minutes on the other side. The prawns are done when they turn opaque pink and curl into a 'C' shape.

Garnish and Serve

Once cooked, use a slotted spoon to remove the prawns from the pan, allowing excess oil to drain off. Place them on a serving plate.
Garnish with the slit green chilies.
Serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side. This dish pairs perfectly with hot steamed rice and a simple dal.

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