Description
A fun fusion of Indian flavors!
Spicy chicken & crispy fritters make a perfect tapas-style appetizer.
Ingredients
Units
- 227 g minced chicken (or turkey, pork, beef, mutton)
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) frozen green peas, thawed
- 1 green chili, finely chopped
- 0.5 teaspoon cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon coriander powder
- 0.33 teaspoon garam masala
- 0.5 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- 1 bay leaf
- 2 cloves, crushed
- 1 green cardamom, crushed
- 1 plum tomato, finely chopped
- 0.5 red onion, diced
- 2 cloves of garlic, crushed
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 0.25 cups (60 ml) olive oil
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) red pepper, grated
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) red onion, grated
- 0.5 cups (118 ml) baby spinach leaves, finely chopped
- 4 tablespoons gram flour
- 0.5 teaspoon chili powder
- 0.5 teaspoon dry mango powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garam masala
- Salt
- Oil
- Yogurt, for serving
Instructions
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan.
- Add cumin seeds, cloves, cardamom, and bay leaves; cook on medium heat until fragrant (approx. 1 minute).
- Add onions, garlic, green chilies, and ginger; cook until onions are translucent.
- Add tomatoes and dry spices. Cover and cook until tomatoes are soft and oil separates.
- Add chicken mince, peas, and 1/2 cup water. Cover and cook until chicken is fully cooked.
- Remove cover and sauté on high heat until excess liquid is absorbed.
- Remove from heat and cool slightly.
- Make a batter from all fritter ingredients. If too dry, add a few teaspoons of water.
- Heat oil in a non-stick pan.
- Divide batter into small coin-sized rounds and cook until crisp and brown on both sides.
- Alternatively, cook the entire batter as a pancake and cut into smaller pieces.
- Add a teaspoon of chicken mince to an appetizer spoon.
- Top with a warm fritter, yogurt, and fresh coriander; serve immediately.
Notes
- For a vegetarian option, substitute the chicken with 1 cup of cooked lentils or chickpeas.
- To make ahead, prepare the chicken masala and fritters separately and assemble just before serving to maintain crispiness.
- Adjust the amount of chili powder to control the spice level according to your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Stir-Frying
- Cuisine: Indian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 300
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 10
- Cholesterol: 40