Crunchy, Spicy, and Irresistible: Recreate Chicken Kachori at Home for Iftar

News Desk 

Islamabad: Chicken Kachori do indeed sound delightful, and making crispy ones at home can be a rewarding endeavor.

Here’s a refined version of the recipe with some additional details and adjustments:

Ingredients:

• 250g boneless chicken, boiled and shredded
• 2 cups all-purpose flour (maida)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 3 tablespoons melted ghee or margarine
• 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
• 1 teaspoon red chili powder
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper powder
• Ghee or oil for frying

Instructions:

Prepare the Chicken Filling:

• In a pot, boil the boneless chicken with turmeric, red chili powder, black pepper powder, and a pinch of salt until fully cooked.
• Once cooked, shred the chicken into small fibers using a fork or your hands. 

Make the Dough:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add the melted ghee or margarine and knead the mixture into a smooth dough.
• Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let it rest for about 15-20 minutes.

Shape the Kachoris:

• Divide the dough into small, equal-sized portions and roll them into balls.
• Roll out each ball into a small disc, about 3-4 inches in diameter.
• Brush some melted ghee or oil on one side of the disc.
• Fold the disc from all four edges to form a square pocket.
• Roll out the pocket gently to form a thin roti.

Fill and Seal the Kachoris:

• Place a portion of the cooked chicken filling in the center of the roti.
• Gather the edges of the roti and pinch them together to seal the filling inside, forming a potli or pouch.
• Ensure it’s tightly sealed to prevent the filling from leaking out during frying.

Deep Fry the Kachoris:

• Heat ghee or oil in a deep frying pan or kadhai over medium heat.
• Once the oil is hot, carefully slide in the stuffed kachoris, a few at a time, and fry until golden brown and crispy on all sides.
• Remove the fried kachoris using a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.

Serve:

Serve the crispy chicken kachoris hot with your favorite chutney or sauce.

Enjoy your homemade crispy chicken kachoris, just like the ones you find in markets!