Shrimp fritters

Ingredients

100 g            raw shrimps, shelled

50 g             small onion, chopped finely

25 g               clove garlic, crushed

11/2 tsp         fresh ginger, grated finely

1,1/2 tsp        fresh cilantro leaves, chopped finely

2  tsp            ground cumin

1 tsp              garam masala

1/4 tsp          ground pepper

4 tsp             chick pea flour

2 tsp             plain flour

1/2 tsp          salt

Oil for deep frying

Method:

Wash the shrimps and devein.

 Drain thoroughly and chop the shrimps very finely.

Mix the shrimps with onion, garlic crushed with salt, ginger, cilantro, pepper, cumin and garam masala in a bowl.

 Use a sheet of clean paper to mix the chick pea flour and plain flour.

 Form a small balls of the shrimp mixture and roll in the mixed flour.

 Heat a wok with oil and when a faith haze appears over the surface, drop the shrimp balls into the oil, a few at a time. Fry over moderate heat until golden brown all over.