Chicken Pakoras Recipe
Marinated chicken dipped in spiced lentil batter and deep fried.
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Ingredients
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Chicken Pakoras Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Marinate the Chicken
Cut the boneless chicken breast into bite-sized pieces. In a large bowl, combine the chicken pieces with ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt. Mix well and let it marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- 2
Prepare the Batter
In a separate bowl, mix the gram flour and rice flour. Add water gradually to form a thick batter. The consistency should be such that it can coat the chicken pieces but not too runny.
- 3
Chop the Onion
Finely chop the onion and add it to the marinated chicken. Mix well to combine.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan, heat oil over medium heat for deep frying.
- 5
Coat and Fry
Dip each marinated chicken piece into the batter, ensuring it is evenly coated. Carefully drop the coated chicken into the hot oil. Fry in batches, avoiding overcrowding the pan, until golden brown and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes per batch.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Once cooked, remove the pakoras from the oil using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with chutney or sauce.
