Tandoori Murgh Pakora (Batter-Fried Chicken) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 kg boneless chicken breast, cut into 3 cm cubes
oil (for deep frying)
For the marinade
1/2 cup low-fat plain yogurt, beaten till smooth
1 teaspoon ginger, with
1 teaspoon garlic, in a paste
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 teaspoon mint paste
For the batter
100 g gram flour (besan)
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1 1/2 teaspoons red chili powder
1 teaspoon mango powder (amchur)
1 teaspoon thyme (ajwain)
1/2 teaspoon garam masala powder
1/2 teaspoon tandoori color powder (if yu dont get this, use red food colouring, I use Bush Company's red food colour here)
1/2 teaspoon asafoetida powder (hing)
3/4 cup water
For garnishing
chat masala

Preparation

Mix all the ingredients for the marinade.
Add the chicken cubes.
Mix well.
Set aside for 2 hours.
Mix all the ingredients for the batter in a bowl.
Beat well.
The batter should have a thick, but flowing consistency.
Add the marinated chicken cubes to the batter.
Keep aside for 30 minutes.
Deep-fry the chicken in hot oil till crisp.
Place the pakoras on a platter.
Sprinkle with chaat masala and serve.