Indian Chicken Pakoras

This is a versatile Indian dish - similar to a fritter.  Please also try the basic Indian parkoras or the Indian chicken Pakoras recipes.

• 1 kg (2 pounds) small boneless chicken cubes
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon red pepper powder
• 1/2 cup lemon juice or squeeze 2 whole lemons
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin powder
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1/2 teaspoon ginger paste

Batter

• 2 cups gram flour
• 1/4 cup water.
• 1 teaspoon salt,
• 1/2 teaspoon red pepper powder,
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda

METHOD

Chicken: Mix well and allow to marinate for about an hour.

Batter: Mix everything into a smooth paste and allow to sit for about _ hour before adding chicken.

Frying the pakoras: Add the chicken to the batter and mix well.

Heat 2-3 cups of oil (about 1/4 of a deep frying pan).

When oil is VERY hot (test with a drop of batter to see if batter sizzles), start dropping cubes of chicken into the oil.

Lower heat to medium low and fry at medium heat for about 2-3 minutes or until tender and golden.

Remove from oil onto absorbent paper towel to drain excess oil

Serves: 6 as snack or side dish

Contributor: Rushina Munshaw-Ghildiyal

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recipe from www.inmamaskitchen.com

 

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