How long does Mughalai Chicken Pakora take?

30 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Mughalai Chicken Pakora serve?

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

Is Mughalai Chicken Pakora spicy?

It is mild: 1 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 Mughalai Chicken Pakora?

500 grams Chicken, 1 cup Besan Flour, 500 ml Milk, 3 Cloves, 3 Green Cardamom, 2 Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Mughalai Chicken Pakora?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Mughalai Chicken Pakora?

About 528 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Mughalai Chicken Pakora

Name: Mughalai Chicken Pakora
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 500 ml Milk; 3 Cloves; 1 inch Cinnamon; 3 Green Cardamom; 2 Bay Leaves; 1/2 tsp Salt; 500 grams Chicken; 1 cup Besan Flour; 1/2 tsp Kasuri Methi; 1/2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder; 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder; 1/4 tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1/2 tsp Salt; 1/2 tsp Baking Powder; Deep Frying Oil; 1 tsp Chaat Masala Powder

30 min
mild
Serves 3

Prep 5 min · Cook 25 min

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3 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Chicken Bhaji, Chicken Bajji · Non-veg · Snacks & Starters

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Mughalai chicken pakora, or chicken bajji, of chicken poached in spiced milk, fried in besan batter. Mild, serves 3, about 30 minutes, step-by-step video.

High protein

Good for: Ramzan, Party, Rainy Day

Ingredients

15 items

3 people

Milk500 ml
Cloves3
Cinnamon1 inch
Green Cardamom3
Bay Leaves2
Salt1 tsp
Chicken500 grams
Besan Flour1 cup
Kasuri Methi1/2 tsp
Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder1/2 tsp
Turmeric Powder1/4 tsp
Garam Masala Powder1/4 tsp
Baking Powder1/2 tsp
OilDeep Frying
Chaat Masala Powder1 tsp

Contains: milk, wheat.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 3 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 3 people
Energy	528kcal	1584kcal
Protein	48g	144g
Carbohydrate	34g	103g
Fat	23g	69g
Fibre	6.6g	20g
Sugar	12g	36g

Cookd masalas for chicken

Madras 65
from ₹94
Madras 65from ₹94

Method

1
In a pan pour milk and add all the garam masalas and bring it to a boil. Add Chicken and cook for 4-5 minutes or until halfway done remove from the milk and set aside
MilkClovesCinnamonGreen CardamomBay LeavesSaltChicken
2
Reduce the milk until it’s half the volume, strain and cool it down completely. Add the reduced milk to besan and add all the other ingredients for the batter. Whisk into a smooth batter.
Besan FlourKasuri MethiKashmiri Red Chilli PowderTurmeric PowderGaram Masala PowderSaltBaking Powder
3
Dunk the chicken in the batter and deep fry until golden brown and crispy. Garnish with Chaat masala and serve hot
OilChaat Masala Powder

Before you start

How long does Mughalai Chicken Pakora take?: 30 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mughalai Chicken Pakora serve?: 3. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mughalai Chicken Pakora vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Mughalai Chicken Pakora spicy?: It is mild: 1 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 Mughalai Chicken Pakora?: 500 grams Chicken, 1 cup Besan Flour, 500 ml Milk, 3 Cloves, 3 Green Cardamom, 2 Bay Leaves, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mughalai Chicken Pakora?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mughalai Chicken Pakora?: About 528 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.