Chicken Pakora
Crispy juicy spiced chicken fritters.
Ingredients
- 250g boneless chicken (cut into small bite-size pieces)
- 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
- 1–2 green chilies, chopped
- ½ tsp turmeric powder
- 1 tsp red chili powder
- 1 tsp garam masala
- ½ tsp chat masala (optional, for post-fry zing)
- Salt to taste
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ¼ cup besan (gram flour)
- 2 tbsp rice flour (for crispiness)
- Water as needed
- Oil for deep frying
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken
- Mix chicken with ginger-garlic paste, turmeric, chili powder, salt, lemon juice, and garam masala. Let it sit for 20–30 mins.
- Prepare the Batter
- Add besan, rice flour, and just enough water to coat the chicken well. The batter should cling, not drip.
- Fry it Right
- Heat oil in a kadai. Drop in chicken pieces one at a time. Fry on medium heat till golden, crisp, and cooked inside.
- Serve It Hot
- Sprinkle chaat masala on top. Serve with green chutney, ketchup, or sliced onions.