Author: Epicurus.com Kitchens
- 3 fluid ounces water
- 1 onion
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 2 green chilies
- 1 teaspoon fresh coriander
- 6 ounces chickpea flour
- 1/2 teaspoon bicarbonate of soda
- 1 teaspoon cumin powder
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala
- 1 teaspoon coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 12 ounces breast of chicken, cut into 1/2 inch wide slices, at least 1 inch long
- To make the spicy batter, the dry ingredients are first added together in a mixing bowl. This includes the chickpea flour, bicarbonate of soda, cumin, garam masala, coriander, salt and chilli powder.
- Add a puree of onion, garlic, ginger, green chillies and coriander to the dry mixture, then stir in the water.
- Once the batter is prepared, dip pieces of chicken into the mixture one piece at a time and fry for 6-7 minutes until brown and place on kitchen towel to get rid of the excess oil.
A classic Indian appetizer!
Try using the same batter and replacing the chicken with sliced onion or onion rings, spears of eggplant or carrot slices.
Recipe by Epicurus.com Recipes at https://www.epicurus.com/food/recipes/chicken-pakoras/4272/
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