Goan Style Prawns Dangar/ Sugtache Dangar / Prawns Cutlets

Prawns Dangar (cutlets) is a popular dish is Goan Cuisine. This is made with simple and readily available ingredients in Goan kitchens. My mom always made theses when no fancy fish was available in the market and we always had prawns stored in the fridge.

Here is the quick and easy recipe which can be served as a starter or a side dish with rice and curry

Ingredients 

• 1 Cup Onion (Chopped/ Sliced)

• 10-12 Prawns (medium sized)/17-18 (small sized)

• 1 Tsp Red Chili Powder

• 1/2 Tsp Garam Masala 

• 1/4 Tsp Turmeric Powder

• 2 Tbsp Coconut Grated 

• 2 Tsp Tamarind Pulp

• 1-1/2  Tbsp Chickpea Flour

• 2-3 Tbsp Rice Flour

• Handful Coriander Leaves (Chopped)

• Salt to taste

• Oil for frying 

Method 

• Cut the prawns into small pieces so that they get mixed and cooked well 

• Take a bowl, add chopped/sliced onions, coriander leaves, red chili powder, garam masala, prawns, grated coconut ,tamarind pulp,chickpea flour, salt and mix it nicely with the help of your hands

• Now add the rice flour and mix well. Sprinkle a little water if you find the mixture too dry. If its too dry then they will break or become too dry after you fry them

• Make equal balls of the mixture and flatten them with the help of your palm (you can apply a little oil to your hands while flattening them)

• Heat oil in pan on medium heat and shallow fry the cutlets till golden brown on both sides (can use coconut oil for frying which gives extra flavor to the prawns cutlets)

• Serve it hot as a starter or a side dish with fish curry and rice