A delicious and crispy chicken pakoda with a cheesy surprise inside, perfect for a snack or appetizer.
Ingredients
For the Chicken and Marinade
- 500gboneless chicken
- 1tbspginger-garlic paste
- 1tspred chili powder
- 1/2tspturmeric powder
- 1tspgaram masala
- 1tspcumin powder
- 1tspchaat masala
- 1tbsplemon juice
- 2tbspyogurt
- 1tbspchopped coriander leaves
- 1piecegreen chili
- salt to taste
For the Cheesy Filling
- 1/2cupgrated mozzarella cheese
For the Batter
- 1cupgram flour (besan)
- 1/4cuprice flour
- 2tbspcornstarch
- 1pieceegg
- water as needed
For Frying
- oil for deep frying
How to make Crispy Chicken Pakoda with a Cheesy Twist
Marinate the Chicken
Mix chicken pieces with lemon juice, yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric, garam masala, cumin powder, chaat masala, and salt.
Let it marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight for deeper flavor.
Prepare the Cheesy Filling
Mix the grated mozzarella cheese with chopped coriander and green chili.
Take each marinated chicken piece, make a small slit, and stuff a little cheese mixture inside.
Make the Batter
Combine gram flour, rice flour, cornstarch, and an egg.
Gradually add water to make a thick batter that should coat the chicken well.
Coat the Chicken
Dip each stuffed chicken piece into the batter, ensuring it's well coated.
Fry to Perfection
Heat oil in a deep pan to medium-high heat.
Drop the coated chicken pieces carefully and fry until golden brown and crispy.
Drain on a paper towel to remove excess oil.
Tips & Tricks
Sprinkle with extra chaat masala and serve with mint chutney or garlic mayo for a delicious combination.
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