Crispy Chicken Pakora with Mint Yogurt
Golden, bite-sized fried chicken fritters coated in a spiced chickpea batter and served with cool mint yogurt for dipping. Ready in 12 minutes—no soaking, no resting required.
- Total time
- 12 min
- Servings
- 3
- Calories
- 385
- Protein
- 32g
Ingredients
- 1 lb boneless chicken breast or thighs
- ¾ cup chickpea flour (besan)
- ½ cup Greek yogurt
- 3 tbsp fresh mint leaves, chopped
- 1 tsp garam masala
- 2 cups oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
Cut chicken into 1.5-inch bite-sized pieces and pat dry with paper towels.
- 2
Mix chickpea flour, garam masala, 0.5 tsp salt, and 0.25 tsp black pepper in a bowl.
- 3
Add 6 tbsp water to flour mixture and stir until you have a thick, sticky batter that coats a spoon.
- 4
Heat oil in a deep skillet or pot to 350°F (or until a small piece of batter sizzles immediately).
- 5
Dip chicken pieces in batter, working in batches, and fry 2–3 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Stir Greek yogurt with chopped mint, a pinch of salt, and a squeeze of lemon. Serve alongside hot pakora.
Tools you’ll need
- cutting board and knife
- two mixing bowls
- deep skillet or pot (3-quart minimum)
- cooking thermometer or wooden spoon
- slotted spoon
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