Chicken Pakora
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Chicken Pakora
Description
This Chicken Pakora recipe calls for small chicken pieces coated with a marinade combining gram flour, garlic and ginger pastes, crushed chili, coriander powder, cumin powder, lemon juice, chili powder, turmeric, salt, and coriander leaves. Water is added gradually to form a thick batter that clings to the chicken. After marinating for at least 30 minutes to let flavors meld, the chicken pieces are deep-fried until golden brown and cooked through.
The result is a crispy, spiced crust surrounding juicy chicken. The use of gram flour (besan) gives a distinctive texture and flavor compared to wheat flour batters. The combination of spices balances heat with fragrant notes from cumin and coriander.
Chicken Pakora is typically served with fresh yogurt chutney for cooling contrast. This recipe does not detail side dishes but this pairing is traditional. The pakoras are fried carefully in batches to avoid crowding, ensuring even cooking and crispiness.
The note highlights nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is not guaranteed, but no storage or reheating advice is given.
Ingredients
- 750 g chicken
- 100 g gram flour Besan
- 1 tsp garlic paste
- 1 tsp ginger paste
- 1 tsp chilli pepper crushed
- 1 tsp coriander powder
- 1 tsp cumin powder
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp chilli powder
- ½ tsp turmeric powder Haldi
- 1 tsp salt
- 100 ml water
- Coriander
Instructions
- Cut the chicken into small bite-size pieces and add into a bowl
- Add the gram flour, garlic paste, ginger paste, crushed chillies, coriander powder, cumin powder, lemon juice, chilli powder, salt, coriander, and turmeric powder to the chicken then add the water gradually in parts and mix until well combined
- Set aside and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes – the longer the better
- Deep fry the chicken pakora for 4-6 minutes until golden brown – do not overcrowd the pan as this will prevent the chicken pakoras from cooking through properly
- Serve alongside a fresh, yoghurt chutney and enjoy!
Notes
- Allow the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes; longer marinating improves flavor.
- Fry in small batches to avoid overcrowding, ensuring even cooking and crispy texture.
- Serve with fresh yogurt chutney to balance the spiciness.
- Nutritional values are approximate and should not be taken as guaranteed.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 201 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 201kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 15g | 30% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 45mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 454mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 291mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 338IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Vitamin D | 0.1µg | 1% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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