Our Prawn Puri features prawns simmered in a tangy, lightly sweet tamarind sauce, served on a puri — a small, puffed fried bread from Indian street food. The soft bread soaks up the sauce while the prawns stay juicy, for a starter full of bold, sweet-and-sour flavour.
A dish with a story
Puri, a deep-fried unleavened bread, is one of the oldest breads of the Indian subcontinent.
In Bengal and Bangladesh, puri served with a spiced topping is a classic snack.
Prawn puri became a signature starter in Bangladeshi-run Indian restaurants in the UK.
Prawn puri is rarely found on menus in India itself — a lovely example of a dish shaped by the diaspora.
Frequently asked questions
Is it spicy?+
It is tangy and slightly sweet, with only mild heat.
What’s the difference with the King Prawn Puri?+
Same recipe, made here with prawns instead of larger king prawns.
What is a puri?+
A small, thin bread that puffs up when fried.
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