Prawn potato chops are a scrumptious Goan appetizer or snack. Delicious prawn mixture stuffed in smooth, creamy mashed potatoes, coated with semolina and shallow-fried! Learn how to make these delicious prawn potato chops at home.
Goan potato chops are savory potato patty stuffed with seasoned meat. These are served as appetizers or even as a side to the main course in most Goan weddings, parties, and festivities. Minced beef is usually the filling of choice when it comes to potato chops but you can use any other fillings of choice too, such as chicken, shrimps/prawns etc.
For a vegetarian version, the filling can be made of soya or mixed vegetables, there are tonnes of options to customize it as per your taste. The potato stuffed patty is then dipped in beaten egg and coated with semolina, for a crisp exterior and then fried. Instead of semolina, I used whole wheat Japanese panko breadcrumbs, I love its light and crunchy coating, also it tends to stay crispier for a longer time!
Today I am sharing with you readers, shrimp or prawn potato chops, as I’ve learnt from my Mum. It is a delightful treat, the procedure is quite simple but just a tad labor intensive, But I guarantee you they are totally worth it 🙂
I’m submitting this prawn potato chops recipe for the recipe challenge contest (week 1) initiated by Lina@ lin’s recipes
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INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE GOAN POTATO CHOPS | PRAWN POTATO CHOPS | POTATO CHOPS
- Pressure cook the potatoes with sufficient water, on medium heat (about 4 whistles) until fork tender. Set aside.
- Heat oil in your skillet, on medium heat, add chopped red onion, saute until translucent.
- Next, add the chopped tomatoes, saute until they are a little mushy.
- Add the chopped prawns, and saute for another minute.
- Add the turmeric and chilly powder, and saute on medium-low heat for another 2 minutes. Season with more salt if required. (Add accordingly, since the prawns have already been marinated with salt)
- Add about 1/4 cup water and tomato ketchup, cook till the water evaporates, and the mixture looks dry.
- Add chopped cilantro and mix well. Switch off the heat.
- Grate the boiled potatoes.
- Mash them nicely to form a dough, take a handful of this dough, make a lemon sized ball.
- Flatten it a bit and put about 1 tablespoon of the prepared prawn mixture in the center, seal the mixture, and form a smooth patty.
- Dip it in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs. Similarly, prepare all the prawn potato chops and keep them on a plate. Set aside to refrigerate for 10 -15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet on medium heat, shallow fry the potato chops in batches, until golden brown on both sides, transfer to a plate lined with tissue paper to drain off excess oil. Serve hot with a dip of your choice.
NOTE
- Sometimes, my Mum substitutes the turmeric and chilli powder with Goan recheado masala instead, that too is a delicious option.
HOW TO MAKE PRAWN POTATO CHOPS | GOAN POTATO CHOPS?
Prawn Potato Chops | Goan Potato Chops
Ingredients
- 4 medium-sized Yukon gold potatoes
- 1 cup finely chopped red onion
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes
- 1 cup prawns cleaned and deveined, cut into small pieces, marinated with salt for about 15 minutes
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 2 tsp red chilli powder/cayenne pepper, adjust as per desired heat
- 1 tbsp tomato ketchup
- handful of cilantro chopped
- 2 tbsp oil
- salt to taste
For coating and frying
- 1 medium egg, lightly beaten, seasoned with salt
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs/semolina
- Vegetable oil, as required for frying
Instructions
- Pressure cook the potatoes with sufficient water, on medium heat (about 4 whistles) until fork tender. Set aside.
- Heat oil in your skillet, on medium heat, add chopped red onion, saute until translucent.
- Next, add the chopped tomatoes, saute until they are a little mushy.
- Add the chopped prawns, and saute for another minute.
- Add the turmeric and chilly powder, and saute on medium-low heat for another 2 minutes. Season with more salt if required. (Add accordingly, since the prawns have already been marinated with salt)
- Add about 1/4 cup water and tomato ketchup, cook till the water evaporates, and the mixture looks dry.
- Add chopped cilantro and mix well. Switch off the heat.
- Grate the boiled potatoes.
- Mash them nicely to form a dough, take a handful of this dough, make a lemon sized ball.
- Flatten it a bit and put about 1 tablespoon of the prepared prawn mixture in the center, seal the mixture, and form a smooth patty.
- Dip it in beaten egg, then coat with breadcrumbs. Similarly, prepare all the prawn potato chops and keep them on a plate. Set aside to refrigerate for 10 -15 minutes.
- Heat oil in a skillet on medium heat, shallow fry the prawn potato chops in batches, until golden brown on both sides, transfer to a plate lined with tissue paper to drain off excess oil. Serve hot with a dip of your choice.
Notes
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Freda
Joanna Fernandes says
I grated the potatoes but cooled it in the pressure cooker wth the water. Do you think the moisture increased because I let the potatoes sit in the water. I didn’t work the potatoes too much.. That’s the oonly thing I can think of?
Freda Dias says
Yeah probably, it helps if you could dry them out before mashing.
Freda Dias says
So once they are cooked through, remove it from the water, once it becomes lukewarm, you can mash them. Give it a try next time and see how it goes.
Joanna Fernandes says
Hi Freda
Thanks so much for sharing this lovely recipe. The filing came out awesome. However when I booked the potatoes (Yukon gold) they turned out extremely sticky. I cooled the potatoes in the pressure cooker. Where could I have gone wrong.
Freda Dias says
Hi Joanna, how did you mash the potatoes ? Grater ? Usually Yukon. Gold potatoes are creamy, I add potatoes to cold water along with some salt and pressure cook it. I peel the skin and grate it when it’s warm,overworking the potatoes can also make it sticky.
Sautéed and Baked says
Jolly good recipe! Must try this!
Freda Dias says
Thanks, glad you liked it 🙂
healthyindiankitchen says
Wow I know I am so going to love these. They look pretty and delicious. My hubby is a Goan and I am sure he will love them too. Will try them out very soon :))
Freda Dias says
Hope you guys like it 🙂 Thanks so much!
Dakshi says
I love food. Although I don’t eat them much, love to read about. Its a great food blog. Keep up the good work. 🙂
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks a lot Dakshi 🙂
This Cake is Desi says
I want these now!!…sounds delicious.
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thank you so much Beenish 🙂
milliethom says
I’ve just found your recipe on Lina’s blog, and I must say that just looking at it is making my stomach rumble! (It’s 12.10 pm here – so almost lunchtime!) Your potato chops look absolutle wonderful. We have simple potato cakes (or potato croquettes here in the UK, but I’ve never seen any made with shrimps). Thank you for posting this recipe!. 🙂
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks so much Millie! I’m glad you liked it:) Thanks for stopping by !
The Hungry Mum says
So yummy! in Australia we call these prawn cakes! I want some now 🙂
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thank so much for stopping by ! That’s some interesting info ! It truly is amazing how cuisines are connected in some way or the other , so similar and yet different with the names 🙂
Smiling Notes says
Yum..so good. Wait for me..I’m coming over to have some lol
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Lol !! Thanks Shamira ☺️
It's All About Food says
So tempting
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks sweetie 🙂
stephysweetbakes says
Ok I’m salivating! I want to try. Why the torture Freda lol.?
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks Stephy ! You torture me with your posts every time, and I have the biggest sweet tooth, imagine ?????
stephysweetbakes says
Lol, you and me both. Lmbo ????
Nandini says
Yum yum Yum Freda….that is all I can say 🙂
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thank you so much Nandini 🙂
Monika says
Drooling ? I loved ur recipe Freda..
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks so much dear 🙂
Loretta says
What a great spin off on the popular Goan beef potato chops. I’ll have to try making it with shrimp. It looks really appetizing and you’ve done a wonderful job with the photos Freda 🙂
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks so much Loretta ! shrimp chops are little less labour intensive as opposed to the minced ones I’d say , plus it taste wonderful 🙂 thanks for stopping by 🙂
Chitra Jagadish says
Looks great Freda…:)
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks so much Chitra 🙂
mypinchofyum says
They look amazing Freda. . 🙂
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks Priti 🙂
xiaohuamaobiji says
It looks so deliciously yummy!!
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks a bunch !
needeanshu says
Wow yummy… I have never actually come across prawn /shrimp chops.. Love the step by step collage.. Hope you win the contest.. ?
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks so much ! Yes actually the minced beef chops are more popular 🙂
lapetitepaniere says
I really love the recipe, Freda and they look perfectly cooked! 🙂
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thank you so much Linda 🙂
CHCooks says
This is looking so beautiful Freda 🙂
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks so much 🙂
Love Served Daily says
This looks super yumm
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks a bunch Ritu <3
Lina says
This is wonderful Freda…the combo of shrimp and potatoes is really amazing:) I really thank you for bring this to my contest..wishing you all the luck and love..again..what wonderful idea!!?
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks so much sweetie 🙂 I hope there are many more entries 🙂
Lina says
Hope so too??…let’s see…Thank you fr the support
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
🙂
youthfoodblog says
A great combination for a very healthy and tasty potato chop recipe!
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks Chris 🙂
Food For The Soul says
Looks amazingly delicious, will give it a try. Perhaps I can use peas instead of shrimp to make it vegetarian 🙂
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks so much ! Yes peas would be nice, you could also use a combination of other veggies 🙂
Lynz Real Cooking says
Freda, these looks so beautiful, I love the pictures all together at the bottom! These are very delicious! I love this idea! I wonder if I could bake them? I have high cholesterol so would like to bake?
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks Lynn 🙂 I’m sure these can be baked 🙂 coz everything is pretty much cooked, you will have to bake till you get a golden crust , may be for 10 minutes, it should be fine .. Do lets know in case you try baking it 🙂
Lynz Real Cooking says
OK looks yummy
Vajeea says
I am drooling! what a wonderful snack!
Freda @ Aromatic essence says
Thanks so much dear 🙂