Monsoon special: Chicken Pakoda
Delicious, flavorful & crunchy chicken appetizer that takes just 15 minutes. Chicken pakora is a crisp fried appetizer made with chicken, gram flour, ginger garlic, spice powders & herbs. These addictive, delicious & crunchy chicken bites is not only flavor packed but also tender & juicy.
Enjoy it with a cup of masala tea this monsoon.
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Ingredients
- 300 grams Boneless CHICKEN strips or cubes
- 1 tablespoon onion (finely chopped)
- 1 to 2 green chilies chopped
- 1 tablespoon GINGER GARLIC PASTE or crushed
- 1 teaspoon red chili powder (reduce for kids)
- 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
- 1/2 tsp Fennel seeds
- 1/2 tsp crushed coriander seeds/ powder
- ¾ to 1 teaspoon GARAM MASALA
- ¼ teaspoon turmeric or haldi powder
- Salt (adjust to taste)
- 2 sprigs curry leaves and coriander leaves chopped
- 5 tablespoon besan or gram flour (¼ cup + 1 tbsps)
- 1 tablespoon rice flour or corn flour
- 1 tablespoon water (you may need more)
- 1/2 Lemon juice
- Oil to deep fry
Method:
- Combine all the ingredients mentioned above along with Chicken pieces and 1 tbsp Oil. Use little water if needed.
- Keep it aside to marinate for about 30 mins
- Next Heat oil in a pan for deep frying
- Once oil is hot...lower the flame from medium to low and drop chicken pieces
- Fry until the pakodas are golden brown and crisp
- Sprinkle some chat masala and serve hot with mint chutney or masala chai
Note:
Do not keep the flame high while frying the chicken, it may cook the outer crust and the chicken pieces inside may remain uncooked.
