Iftar calls for some crispy, crunchy, delicious fried snacks. And what better than chicken pakora! Here’s how you can make these yummy chicken pakoras.

Ingredients:

• Boneless chicken – 350 gms
• Ginger-garlic paste – 3/4 tsp
• Besan/Gram flour – 1 cup
• Rice flour – 2 tbsp
• Red chili powder – 1 tsp
• Coriander powder – 1/2 tsp
• Cumin powder – 1/2 tsp
• Black Pepper powder – 1/2 tsp
• Turmeric powder – 1/4 tsp
• Garam masala powder – 1/4 tsp
• Oil for deep frying
• Salt – as required

Method:

• Wash the chicken thoroughly and cut into long thin strips.
• Marinate with ginger-garlic paste and some salt. Refrigerate for half an hour.
• Take 1 cup besan and sift over a bowl to remove any lumps.
• Add rice flour, all the powders, and salt (remember not to add too much salt, as you have already added some in the chicken) into the same bowl and mix.
• Now add water little by little using a whisk to make a smooth batter. Make sure the batter is of medium consistency, not too thick or thin.
• Heat oil in a kadai / wok.
• Once the oil is hot, dip in the chicken strips into the batter and deep fry until golden brown on medium heat.
• Remove with a slotted spoon onto a paper towel to absorb excess oil.
• Serve hot with spicy green chutney, or children will just love these with ketchup.