Chicken Pakora
I love making these crispy chicken pakoras for my family—they're golden, juicy inside, and packed with aromatic spices like garam masala and coriander. These bite-sized fritters come together in under 30 minutes and are the perfect tea-time snack or appetizer that everyone requests.
Equipment
- 1 Deep Pot or Fryer for frying the chicken pakora.
- 1 Bowls for mixing
- 1 Whisk or Fork to mix the batter ingredients
- 1 Slotted Spoon for removing the chicken pakora
- 1 Knife and Cutting Board to cut the chicken or prepare any other ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 pieces Green chili: Green chili adds a kick to the chicken pakoras. When added finely chopped.it won't overpower the flavor.
- 30 grams Chickpea flour besan: Chickpea flour, or gram flour, is ideal for this recipe. It makes the perfect crispy pakoras.
- 20 grams Corn flour makes the pakoras light and crisp; more on that later.
- 20 grams Chopped onion: Onions are essential for all pakoras. Whether you make vegetable pakoras or chicken. onions cannot be replaced.
- 150 grams Chicken cubed: The main ingredient is boneless chicken cut into small bite-size pieces.
- 1 teaspoon Red chili powder: This recipe calls for red chili powder but you can use chili flakes too.
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Coriander seeds: Crushed coriander adds an appealing aroma to the batter.
- Salt to taste
- 1 teaspoon garam 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.