Chicken Pakora
Chicken Pakora is a popular South Asian appetizer where bite-sized pieces of chicken are marinated in a spiced chickpea flour batter and deep-fried until golden and crispy. It typically features tender chicken coated in a mixture of besan (gram flour), spices like turmeric, cumin, and chili, often with onions or herbs, and is a staple of Indian, Pakistani, and Bangladeshi street food and home cooking.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein from the chicken and provides a good amount of fat due to the deep-frying process, while the chickpea flour batter contributes some complex carbohydrates. A standard serving (about 4-5 pieces) can range from 250 to 350 calories, offering nutrients like iron from the spices and fiber from the gram flour.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 320 kcal |
| Protein | 22 g |
| Carbs | 18 g |
| Fat | 18 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Sugar | 1 g |
| Sodium | 480 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg |
| Iron | 2.1 mg |
| Phosphorus | 180 mg |
| Magnesium | 30 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.4 mg |
| Niacin (B3) | 6 mg |
| Selenium | 18 mcg |
| Zinc | 1.5 mg |
Per 1 cup (150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, Chicken Pakora is a beloved comfort food often enjoyed during rainy weather, festivals like Iftar in Ramadan, or as a tea-time snack, symbolizing communal sharing. Nutritionally, using chickpea flour as the coating makes it a gluten-free alternative to many fried snacks, and the spices like turmeric and ginger are known for their anti-inflammatory properties.
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