Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   2      cups          shelled -- cleaned cocktail
                        -- shrimps
   2      medium        onions -- finely chopped
   4                    green hot peppers
   6                    clovesgarlic -- ( grind to a paste )
     1/2  teaspoon      cumin seeds
   2      tablespoons   chopped celentro
     1/2  teaspoon      turmeric powder
   4      teaspoons     lemon juice
   1                    egg
   2      slices        bread -- soaked in water
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
   1                    /  cup           dry bread crumbs
                        vegetable oil for frying

Preparation:

Blend shrimps and spices into blender or grinder. Remove bread from water and squeeze dry. Add to shrimp all ingredients except bread crumbs and oil. Mix thoroughly. Divide mixture into 12 or 16 portions. Shape each portion into a ball. In a deep frying pan pour oil to a depth of (1 1/2 inches). Heat to medium hot. Roll each "ball" in bread crumbs and fry on medium heat till nicely browned. Serve as an individual dish with french fries or as desired. Serves 6 to 8. Recipes by Jeroo Mehta