How long does Parsi Chicken Farcha take?

45 minutes from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Parsi Chicken Farcha serve?

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

Is Parsi Chicken Farcha 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 Parsi Chicken Farcha?

500 grams Chicken Drumstick, 1 cup Breadcrumbs, 2 Eggs, ¼ cup Mint Leaves, 3 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Parsi Chicken Farcha?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Parsi Chicken Farcha?

About 338 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Parsi Chicken Farcha

Name: Parsi Chicken Farcha
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Parsi
Ingredients: ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ¼ cup Water; 1 cup Breadcrumbs; 1 pinch Salt; ¼ tsp Black Pepper Powder; 2 Eggs; 1 pinch Salt; 1 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; For Deep Frying Sunflower Oil; 500 grams Chicken Drumstick; 1 cup Coriander Leaves; ¼ cup Mint Leaves; 3 Green Chilli; 1 tsp Salt; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; 1 tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Cumin Powder

Also known as Parsi Fried Chicken, Farcha Chicken · Non-veg · Snacks & Starters

Snacks & Starters High protein Dairy-free

Total45 min

Prep25 min

Cook20 min

Serves4

Per serving338 cal

Spicemedium

Good for: Party, Rainy Day

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Parsi chicken farcha: drumsticks in a coriander, mint and chilli paste, cooked, crumbed and fried in egg. Medium-spicy, serves 4, 45 minutes, with video.

High protein

Ingredients

19 items

Cooking for4 servings

Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
Water¼ cup
Breadcrumbs1 cup
Salt2 pinch
Black Pepper Powder¼ tsp
Eggs2
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Sunflower OilFor Deep Frying
Chicken Drumstick500 grams
Coriander Leaves1 cup
Mint Leaves¼ cup
Green Chilli3
Salt1 tsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Coriander Powder1 tsp
Cumin Powder½ tsp

Contains: egg, wheat.

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 4. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 4
Energy	338kcal	1352kcal
Protein	32g	126g
Carbohydrate	23g	92g
Fat	13g	50g
Fibre	2.1g	8.4g
Sugar	2.2g	8.8g

Cookd masalas for chicken drumstick

Method

1
Grind all the ingredients for the marination into a smooth paste.
Garam Masala PowderGinger Garlic PasteCoriander LeavesMint LeavesGreen ChilliSaltLemon JuiceTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderCumin Powder
2
Make slits on the chicken pieces. Add the marination to the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
Chicken Drumstick
3
Add the chicken directly into a pan. Add a splash of water, cover and cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the chicken pieces from the pan and allow to cool slightly.
Water
4
Season the Breadcrumbs with salt and pepper.
BreadcrumbsSaltBlack Pepper Powder
5
Add the eggs to a bowl. Add salt and coriander leaves, and beat well. Coat the chicken pieces completely in the breadcrumbs and then in the egg mixture.
EggsSaltCoriander Leaves
6
Deep fry them on medium-low heat until golden brown on all sides.
Sunflower Oil

Before you start

How long does Parsi Chicken Farcha take?: 45 minutes from start to finish. That is 25 minutes of preparation and 20 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Parsi Chicken Farcha serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Parsi Chicken Farcha vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Parsi Chicken Farcha 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 Parsi Chicken Farcha?: 500 grams Chicken Drumstick, 1 cup Breadcrumbs, 2 Eggs, ¼ cup Mint Leaves, 3 Green Chilli, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Parsi Chicken Farcha?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Parsi Chicken Farcha?: About 338 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

3 notes

C
A Cookd cookDecember 2022
can u pls mention what is the cup quantity
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vennilamiloJanuary 2022
Today I tried this recipe it came out very very well😍I loved it😍
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JananiDecember 2021
I used rusk dust instead of breadcrumbs and it tasted good as well...