Published: September 13, 2015 Last Modified: October 20, 2019 Freda Dias

Prawn Potato Chops | Goan Potato Chops

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?