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Chicken Pakoda
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
 
Servings: 3 -4
Author: Teena Agnel
Ingredients
  • 1 pound 500 gms(1/2 kg) boneless chicken breast or thigs, cut into cubes
  • MARINADE
  • 1 tablespoon yogurt
  • 1 teaspoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 and 1/2 teaspoon red chilly powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro/coriander leaves
  • BATTER
  • 2 tablespoons corn flour / corn starch
  • 4 tablespoons chickpea / besan flour
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons water if needed
  • Oil for deep frying
Instructions
  1. Add the marinade ingredients to the chicken and mix well.
  2. Now add the ingredients from the batter (corn flour + chickpea flour) and coat well. Use a few tablespoons of water if needed. (Add little at a time).
  3. Add oil and mix well again. Cover and keep it aside for 30 minutes to an hour. (If in a hurry 15 minutes works too).
  4. Heat oil in a pan on medium heat. Deep fry the chicken pieces till its golden brown.
Recipe Notes

Do not crowd the pan when frying.

Frying on medium heat ensures that the chicken cooks well on the inside.

Serve it with green chutney or your favorite sauce.