How long does Chicken Pakora take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Chicken Pakora serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Chicken Pakora spicy?

It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Chicken Pakora?

500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, 1½ cup Besan Flour, 2 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 1 tbsp Ghee, 2 tsp Dry Mango Powder, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Pakora?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Chicken Pakora?

About 381 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Chicken Pakora

Name: Chicken Pakora
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Punjabi
Ingredients: 500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes; 2 tsp Dry Mango Powder; 1 tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Cumin; 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 2 Green Chilli, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Ghee; 1½ cup Besan Flour; ¼ tsp Ajwain; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¼ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Salt; ¼ tsp Baking Powder; ¾ cup Water; For Deep Frying Oil; As Needed Chaat Masala Powder; As Needed Lemon, Wedges

30 min
medium
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 20 min

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Also known as Amritsari Chicken Pakoda, Dhaba Style Murgh Pakora · Non-veg · Snacks & Starters

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Amritsari chicken pakora: boneless chicken dipped in besan and ajwain batter and deep-fried. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 30 minutes plus marinating, with video.

High protein

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

16 items

4 people

Chicken Boneless Cubes500 grams
Dry Mango Powder2 tsp
Red Chilli Powder1¼ tsp
Cumin1 tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Green Chilli, Finely Chopped2
Salt1 tsp
Ghee1 tbsp
Besan Flour1½ cup
Ajwain¼ tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Baking Powder¼ tsp
Water¾ cup
OilFor Deep Frying
Chaat Masala PowderAs Needed
Lemon, WedgesAs Needed

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	381kcal	1524kcal
Protein	37g	148g
Carbohydrate	25g	99g
Fat	14g	56g
Fibre	4.9g	20g
Sugar	4.8g	19g

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Method

1
Cut the chicken into small dices. In the same bowl, add the powdered spices, cumin seeds, chopped coriander leaves, green chilli, salt and ghee. Mix to marinate well. Set aside for 20 mins.
Chicken Boneless CubesDry Mango PowderRed Chilli PowderCuminCoriander LeavesGreen ChilliSaltGhee
2
Make a thick batter of besan, ajwain, turmeric powder, red chilli powder, salt, baking powder with water. Whisk until smooth.
Besan FlourAjwainTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderSaltBaking PowderWater
3
Heat oil to medium heat. Dip the pieces of chicken in the batter and deep fry until golden brown and crispy.
Oil
4
Sprinkle with chaat masala and serve with lemon wedges.
Chaat Masala PowderLemon

Before you start

How long does Chicken Pakora take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Chicken Pakora serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Chicken Pakora vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Chicken Pakora spicy?: It is medium: 2 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Chicken Pakora?: 500 grams Chicken Boneless Cubes, 1½ cup Besan Flour, 2 Green Chilli, 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, 1 tbsp Ghee, 2 tsp Dry Mango Powder, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Chicken Pakora?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Chicken Pakora?: About 381 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.