Mock Prawns in Ginger Sauce

Serves 5

INGREDIENTS

25 pink jambu fruits

3 c water

1 t salt

2 T cornflour

2 eggs

salt to taste

toothpicks

oil for deep frying

2 cloves of garlic

2" piece ginger

1 T oil / butter

1 large onion, diced

1 t chilli powder

3 T sugar

1 c ginger beer

1 T tomato sauce

1 T vinegar

salt to taste

METHOD

1. Split the jambus into two and remove the seeds. Place in water and add salt. Soak for half an hour. Drain. Pat dry.

2. Make the batter with the cornflour, eggs and salt. Thread the jambus on toothpicks. Dip each in the batter and fry till done. Drain well. Serve with the ginger sauce.

3. Sauce: Make a paste of the garlic and ginger. Keep aside. Melt butter and fry the onion till soft. Stir in the garlic and ginger paste. Add the chilli powder. Cook a few minutes.

Add the sugar and ginger beer. Simmer for 10 minutes. Add the sauce and vinegar. Check the salt. Garnish with ginger leaves.
