Chicken Pakora recipe

 

Ingredients:

• 500g boneless chicken, cut into small pieces
• 6 tbsp gram flour (besan)
• 3 tbsp rice flour or cornstarch
• 1 egg white (or substitute with yogurt for binding)
• 1 medium onion, finely chopped (optional)
• 2-3 green chilies, finely chopped (optional)
• 2 tbsp fresh coriander leaves, chopped
• 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1 tsp Kashmiri red chili powder (adjust to taste)
• 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• Oil for deep frying

Instructions:

1. In a mixing bowl, combine the gram flour, rice flour, salt, turmeric, chili powder, and garam masala.
2. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl along with the ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, coriander leaves, and onion.
3. Mix well, ensuring each piece of chicken is coated with the spices and flour.
4. Beat the egg white lightly and add it to the chicken mixture to bind everything together. If needed, add a little water to get the right consistency.
5. Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat.
6. Once the oil is hot, carefully drop spoonfuls of the chicken mixture into the oil.
7. Fry the pakoras until they are golden brown and crispy, usually about 4-5 minutes.
8. Remove the pakoras with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
9. Serve hot with mint chutney or ketchup.