This low carb take on chicken pakora is coated in a seasoned and spiced ground almond batter then deep fried until crispy and golden. The crunchy spiced chicken are served with a simple and refreshing raita for dipping.
This is a great option for a keto or low carb starter, side or even lunch served with a side salad or green veggies.
This is a great option for a keto or low carb starter, side or even lunch served with a side salad or green veggies.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 527kcal
Ingredients
For the Chicken
- 350 g diced chicken pieces roughly 1 inch by 1 inch
- 2 small eggs
- 1.5 cups olive oil or preferred oil for frying
- 1 tsp lime juice
- 1 cup ground almonds
- 1 clove garlic sliced
- 1 tsp freshly grated ginger
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp ground coriander
- 1/2 small white onion diced
- 1/2 tsp turmeric
- 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 1/4 tsp garam masala
- a generous pinch of sea salt and ground black pepper to taste
For the Raita
- 2 tsp lime juice
- 2 tbsp fresh coriander chopped
- 1 cup plain yogurt
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/4 cup cucumber peeled and very finely diced
- a pinch of sea salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the ground almonds, onion, garlic, ginger, garam masala, cumin, ground coriander, turmeric, bicarbonate of soda, lemon juice, salt and pepper to a food processor. Blend well to combine.
- Add the eggs and blend again to form a thick but smooth batter.
- Spoon the batter into a large mixing bowl and add the diced chicken pieces. Stir well, thoroughly coating the chicken in the batter. Set aside whilst you prepare the oil.
- Add the oil to a small saucepan over a medium heat.
- Working in batches of 4-5 pieces at a time, carefully lower the chicken into the hot oil. Cook for a minute or two until golden brown on one side, then flip and repeat on the other side, until the chicken is cooked through. Increase the heat to high for a minute or so until the coating is golden brown and crisp and the chicken is completely cooked through. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the cooked chicken pieces to a paper towel then repeat with the remaining chicken.
- To prepare the raita, add all the ingredients to a small mixing bowl and stir well to combine.
- Serve the crispy chicken pakora with the raita for dipping.
Notes
Tip: try to ensure the chicken pieces are all of an even size to ensure an even cook time.
Nutrition
Calories: 527kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 39g | Fat: 38g | Fiber: 3g
