Jul 09 2026
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Chicken Pakora Recipe

Inspired by Curry Leaf
Time40m
Serves5

Chicken cubes dipped in a lightly spiced gram flour, fried to perfection. Served with tamarind and mint chutney (5 pcs).

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Ingredients

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For the Chicken Pakora

For the Chutneys

Method

For the Chicken Pakora

  1. 1

    Prepare the Chicken

    Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes and set aside.

  2. 2

    Make the Batter

    In a mixing bowl, combine gram flour, rice flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, and salt.

  3. 3

    Add Water

    Gradually add water to the flour mixture, stirring until you achieve a smooth batter consistency.

  4. 4

    Coat the Chicken

    Add the chicken cubes to the batter and mix well to ensure they are fully coated.

  5. 5

    Heat the Oil

    In a deep frying pan, heat oil over medium heat until hot.

  6. 6

    Fry the Pakoras

    Using a spoon or your hands, drop the batter-coated chicken cubes into the hot oil. Fry in batches until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.

  7. 7

    Drain

    Remove the fried chicken pakoras and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.

For the Chutneys

  1. 8

    Prepare Tamarind Chutney

    In a small bowl, mix tamarind paste and brown sugar. Stir until well combined and set aside.

  2. 9

    Make Mint Chutney

    In a blender, combine mint leaves, coriander leaves, lemon juice, green chili, and salt. Blend until smooth, adding a little water if necessary.

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