Chicken Pakora with Creamy Coconut Dip

Name: Chicken Pakora with Creamy Coconut Dip
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 6-8 boneless chicken thighs; 1 onion ((sliced)); 4 cloves garlic ((finely minced, or grated)); 1 tablespoon ginger ((finely minced, or grated)); 3 tablespoons fish sauce ((or soy sauce)); 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice ((approx. half a lemon)); 1 teaspoon garam masala; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 tablespoon chilli powder; 20 curry leaves ((chopped)); 1 ½ teaspoon cumin; 1 egg; 5 tablespoons potato starch ((or corn starch)); 1 cup chickpea flour ((besan/gram flour)); 1/3 cup + 2 tablespoon water; 1/2 cup coconut cream; 1/2 teaspoon fish sauce ((or soy sauce)); 2 tablespoon maple syrup ((or 1 1/2 tablespoon honey)); 1/2 tablespoon lime juice ((approx. 1/2 a lime)); 1 clove garlic ((finely minced, or grated)); 1 tablespoon dried unsweetened shredded coconut; 1/2 teaspoon onion seeds ((optional))

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:30min

Crispy chicken pakora made with besan (chickpea flour) and packed with spices that deliver a medley of flavors that takes fried chicken to another level!

Updated at: Thu, 13 Aug 2026 08:37:16 GMT