Crispy Chicken Pakora with Quick Pickles
Golden, crispy-fried chicken bites coated in a spiced chickpea batter, ready in 12 minutes. Served with sharp red onion and lemon for that classic pakora punch.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 38g
Ingredients
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Step 1
Cut chicken into 1.5-inch bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Whisk chickpea flour, yogurt, garam masala, salt, and 3 tbsp water until smooth batter forms.
Step 3
Heat 1.5 inches neutral oil in a heavy skillet to 350°F — a pinch of batter should sizzle and float immediately.
Step 4
Coat chicken pieces in batter and fry in batches without crowding, 3–4 minutes until deep golden and cooked through.
Step 5
Drain pakora on a paper-towel-lined plate and season with salt while hot.
Step 6
Serve immediately with sliced red onion and lemon wedges on the side.
Tools you’ll need
- heavy-bottomed skillet or kadai (10-12 inch)
- instant-read or deep-fry thermometer
- slotted spoon or wire spider
- paper towels
- small whisk or fork
- shallow bowl for batter
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