Chicken Pakora

✅ Ingredients:

• 500g boneless chicken (cut into bite-sized pieces)

• 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)

• 2 tbsp rice flour (for extra crispiness)

• 1 tsp red chili powder

• 1 tsp garam masala

• 1 tsp turmeric powder

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• 1 tsp chaat masala (optional)

• 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste

• 2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander leaves

• 1-2 green chilies (finely chopped, optional)

• Salt to taste

• Water as needed (to make thick batter)

• Oil for deep frying

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👨‍🍳 Instructions:

1. Prepare the batter:

• In a bowl, mix chickpea flour, rice flour, red chili powder, garam masala, turmeric, coriander powder, chaat masala, salt, and ginger-garlic paste.

• Add chopped coriander and green chilies.

• Add water little by little to make a thick, smooth batter (should coat chicken pieces well).

2. Coat chicken pieces:

• Add chicken pieces to the batter and mix well, ensuring each piece is fully coated.

3. Fry the pakoras:

• Heat oil in a deep frying pan on medium-high heat.

• Drop spoonfuls of the coated chicken pieces into hot oil carefully.

• Fry until golden brown and crispy (about 5-7 minutes), turning occasionally.

• Drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.

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🍽️ Serve with:

• Green chutney, tamarind chutney, or ketchup.

• Hot tea or as a party snack.

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💡 Tips:

• For extra crunch, add a pinch of baking soda to the batter.

• Avoid overcrowding the pan while frying.

• You can add a pinch of amchur (dry mango powder) for tanginess.