Chicken Pakora Recipe For Iftar

The holy month of Ramzan is undeniably the festival of fasting and feasting. Iftaar is definitely about delicious food that makes you happy and here is something that will do both. 

 

INGREDIENTS: 

• 1 kilogram chicken boneless


• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric


• 2 cups refined oil


• 2 tablespoon chopped coriander leaves


• water as required

 

For Marination

• 2 medium onion


• 6 green chillies


• 2 tablespoon lemon juice


• 1 teaspoon ginger paste


• 1 teaspoon garlic paste


• salt as required

 

For the Batter

2 cup gram flour (besan)

4 teaspoon rice flour

 

Directions: 

Step 1:

The first step is to prepare the marinade for the chicken. Make a paste of the onions, green chilies, ginger and garlic, lemon juice and salt. Marinate the chicken chunks with this paste. Let it sit for about 40 minutes.

Step 2:

Next, prepare the batter for the chicken. Mix together the besan, rice flour, salt, turmeric powder and water. It should be of thick consistency.

Step 3:

Now, take a pan and heat oil in it. Dip the marinated chicken pieces in the thick batter and put it in the oil. Deep fry the pieces until they are golden brown. Make sure to put the chicken pieces in batches.

Step 4:

Garnish with coriander leaves before serving.