The chicken pakora is a unique twist on the traditional pakoras. Pakoras are a deep-fried snack made with chickpea flour, spices, and your chosen vegetables. But for all the meat lovers, perfectly crispy, crunchy, and golden chicken pakoras take the pakora game to a whole new level.
2piecesGreen chili: Green chili adds a kick to the chicken pakoras. When added finely chopped.it won't overpower the flavor.
30gramsChickpea flourbesan: Chickpea flour, or gram flour, is ideal for this recipe. It makes the perfect crispy pakoras.
20gramsCorn flourmakes the pakoras light and crisp; more on that later.
20gramsChopped onion: Onions are essential for all pakoras. Whether you make vegetable pakoras or chicken. onions cannot be replaced.
150gramsChickencubed: The main ingredient is boneless chicken cut into small bite-size pieces.
1teaspoonRed chili powder: This recipe calls for red chili powderbut you can use chili flakes too.
1teaspoonBlack pepper
1teaspoonCoriander seeds: Crushed coriander adds an appealing aroma to the batter.
Salt to taste
1teaspoongaram masala
Instructions
Begin by cutting the chicken into bite-sized cubes.
In a bowl, combine the chicken cubes with all the dry ingredients, including the onion and green chilies.
Gradually add the water and stir until a thick, slightly sticky batter forms. Mix as you add water; you don't want the mixture to become too runny. The perfect, thick, and smooth batter is the key to a great crunchy pakora. So ensure that it is the best consistency for pakoras
Heat oil in a deep pan or wok over medium-low heat.
Dip the chicken cubes in the batter and carefully place them in hot oil. Fry the chicken chunks until golden brown, ensuring they are cooked through. Turn them over occasionally while frying.
Using a slotted spoon remove the crispy pakoras from the oil and let them drain on paper towels.
Repeat the frying process for the remaining batter and chicken.
Serve your delicious chicken pakoras with your favorite chutney or sauce. Enjoy!
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Notes
Nutrition facts are just estimates.If you have any question regarding this recipe feel free to ask in comments.