Savor the crunch with Chicken Pakora, a crispy Indian street-style snack. Marinated in exotic spices and herbs, these boneless chicken pieces are a hit at tea times, parties, or as a flavorful everyday treat.
Combine chicken, ginger garlic paste, chili powder, turmeric, garam masala powder, salt, chopped onion, coriander leaves, curry leaves, and mint leaves in a bowl.
Mix thoroughly, cover the bowl with a lid, and let it rest for 15 minutes.
After 15 minutes, uncover and add egg white, chickpea flour, and cornflour. Mix well (it's important to fry the chicken immediately after this step).
To Fry the Chicken Pakora
Heat oil in a deep pan until it's very hot. Carefully add the marinated chicken pieces one at a time.
Fry the chicken until each piece turns golden brown. Drain the pieces and set aside. Continue this process until all the marinated chicken is fried.
In the same pan, fry a sprig of curry leaves and sliced green chili until crispy (be cautious of oil splatters). Set them aside for later.
In a mixing bowl, combine the fried chicken, chaat masala, the crispy curry leaves, and green chili. Toss everything together. Your delicious Chicken Pakora is now ready to be savored.
To Serve
Enjoy these Chicken Pakoras with a hot cup of tea or coffee for a perfect evening snack, or serve them as a delicious starter for any meal.
Notes
Here are some tips to perfect your Chicken Pakora:
Marination Time: Allowing the chicken to marinate for at least 15 minutes ensures it soaks up all the flavors from the spices.
Crispiness Tip: For the best crunch in Chicken Pakora, use besan and corn starch. Mix in chickpea flour, rice flour, and egg white just before frying. Enjoy hot and fresh, as they lose crispiness over time.
Flavor Booster: Incorporate mint leaves for an exotic, refreshing twist in your Chicken Pakora. It's essential for that authentic, aromatic taste.
Cooking Technique: Start by heating the oil on high flame, then switch to medium. This method cooks the chicken evenly without burning the outside.
Final Touch: Sprinkling chaat masala over the finished pakoras right before serving enhances their taste and aroma.
Chaat Masala Substitute: If you're out of chaat masala, dry mango powder or lemon juice make excellent alternatives. Both add a similar tangy flavor to your Chicken Pakora.