Chicken Phuraula

24 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • Batter
  • 2 cups black lentil flour
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon garlic paste
  • 1 teaspoon ginger paste
  • 1 teaspoon chili paste
  • 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida powder
  • salt and pepper
  • Chicken
  • 2 lbs chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch strips
  • oil (for deep frying)
  • Marinade
  • 1 tablespoon cumin powder
  • 1 tablespoon mustard oil (vegetable oil can also be used)
  • 3 fresh red chilies
  • 1/2 tablespoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon szechwan pepper (timur)
  • 1/2 cup yogurt
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
  • salt and pepper

Directions

  1. 1
    In a blender, combine all marinating ingredients to yield a smooth paste.
  2. 2
    In a large bowl, combine all batter ingredients to form smooth batter.
  3. 3
    Cover and refrigerate until used.
  4. 4
    Marinade chicken strips in marinade for overnight in the refrigerator.
  5. 5
    Pat dry the marinated chicken pieces before dipping into the spiced lentil batter.
  6. 6
    Dip in the batter and deep fry until the chicken tenders are golden brown.
  7. 7
    Serve hot with tomato achar.

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