Chicken pakora recipe by The cozy plates

 Yummy! Let's dive into a crispy, golden Chicken Pakora recipe that's perfect for snacking, pairing with chai, or serving as a delightful appetizer.

Chicken Pakora Recipe:

Ingredients:

1. Chicken: Boneless pieces (breast or thigh), cut into bite-sized chunks

2. Batter Mix:

    - Gram flour Besan 

    - Red chili powder

    - Turmeric powder

    - Garam masala

    - Ajwain (carom seeds)

    - Salt

3. Flavor Boosters:

    - Ginger-garlic paste

    - Green chilies (finely chopped)

    - Fresh coriander (chopped)

Oil

4. Liquid:Water (to make a thick batter)

5. Frying: Oil (vegetable oil or canola)

How to Make

1. Marinate Chicken: Mix chicken pieces with ginger-garlic paste, green chilies, salt, a pinch of red chili powder, gram flour, red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, ajwain, oil, salt. Gradually add water to make a thick, coating consistency batter.

2. Heat Oil: Get oil hot in a kadhai/deep pan (medium-high heat).

3, Fry Pakoras: Drop coated chicken pieces gently into hot oil. Fry in batches till golden brown (~3-5 minutes).

4. Drain: Remove on paper towels to soak excess oil.

5. Serve Hot: With mint chutney, ketchup, or alongside a refreshing drink.

Tips

- *Crispiness*: Cornstarch helps with extra crunch.

- *Spice Level*: Adjust chili powder per taste.

- *Don’t Overcrowd*: Fry in batches for even cooking.

Would you like variations on this recipe, like adding veggies to the batter or tips for making them extra crispy?