17.Chicken Pakora Recipe - Ramadan Special Dish In 10 Mins - Easy To Cook

gram flour

🥗Healthier: chickpea flour

💰Cheaper: all-purpose flour

Chickpea flour is more nutritious, while all-purpose flour is easier to find.

chicken breast

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Thighs add moisture, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

green chili

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: jalapeño

Bell peppers offer flavor without heat, while jalapeños are more accessible.

rice flour

🥗Healthier: quinoa flour

💰Cheaper: cornstarch

Quinoa flour is nutritious, and cornstarch provides a crispy texture.

Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces.

In a bowl, mix gram flour, rice flour, cumin powder, red chili powder, turmeric powder, baking powder, and salt.

Add ginger, garlic, chopped onion, and green chili to the dry mixture.

Pour in lemon juice and mix well to form a batter.

Coat chicken pieces in the batter evenly.

Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot.

Carefully drop battered chicken pieces into the hot oil.

Fry until golden brown, about 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally.

Remove pakoras with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.

Serve hot with mint chutney or ketchup.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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