---
title: Isso Wade (Sri Lankan Prawn and Lentil Fritters)
servings: 4
prep time: 30 minutes
cook time: 15 minutes
source: https://mycibora.com/recipes/isso-wade-prawn-fritters
---

Gather @red lentil{250%g}, @curry leaf{10%leaf}, @ground turmeric{0.5%tsp} and @vegetable oil{500%ml}.

Soak the lentils in plenty of water for 3 hours, then drain well. ~{3%hours}

Pulse about two-thirds of the lentils in a food processor into a coarse, barely-holding-together paste — it should still show visible broken bits, not be smooth.

Mix the paste with the remaining whole soaked lentils, @onion{1}, @green chili{2}, curry leaves, turmeric and salt into a stiff, scoopable mixture.

Heat the oil to 175°C (350°F) in a deep pot.

Wet your hands, flatten a golf-ball portion of the mixture into a rough disc in your palm, press a @shrimp{12} into the center, and slide it gently into the oil.

Fry in batches, turning once, until deep golden and crisp all over, 3–4 minutes per batch. ~{210%seconds}

Drain on paper towels and serve hot, ideally within the hour.