27th Ramadan Iftar Prep

Ingredients

• 500 g Boneless Chicken (cut into bite‑size pieces)
• 100 ml Plain Yogurt (full‑fat for smoothness)
• 50 ml Coconut Water (adds moisture, optional)
• 0.5 Onion (finely chopped, optional but recommended)
• 2 Tbsp Besan (Chickpea Flour) (for coating)
• 2 Tbsp Rice Flour (helps achieve crisp texture)
• 1 tsp Salt (to taste)
• 0.5 tsp Red Chili Powder (adjust heat level)
• 0.25 tsp Turmeric Powder
• 0.25 tsp Cumin Powder
• 0.25 tsp Garam Masala
• 1 Tbsp Oil (for light spray in air fryer)
• 2 cups Mixed Seasonal Fruits (apple, banana, orange, grapes, pomegranate) (washed, peeled and diced)
• 30 g Plain Yogurt (for fruit chaat) (for topping)
• 0.25 tsp Black Salt (Kala Namak)
• 0.25 tsp Black Pepper
• 0.25 tsp Roasted Cumin Powder
• 0.25 tsp Chaat Masala

Instructions

1. Prepare Chicken

   Trim any excess fat and cut the boneless chicken into bite‑size pieces.

   Time: PT5M

2. Grind Spice Paste

   In the grinder, combine red chili powder, turmeric, cumin, garam masala, salt, chopped onion, yogurt, and coconut water. Grind until smooth.

   Time: PT5M

3. Add Flours

   Transfer the spice paste to a mixing bowl and stir in besan and rice flour until a thick, coat‑ready batter forms.

   Time: PT5M

4. Marinate Chicken

   Add the chicken pieces to the batter, ensuring each piece is fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

   Time: PT1H

5. Preheat Air Fryer

   Set the air fryer to 200°C (390°F) and let it preheat for 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: 200°C

6. Air Fry Pakoras

   Arrange the marinated chicken pieces in a single layer in the air‑fryer basket. Lightly spray with oil. Cook 8 minutes, flip, then cook another 5‑7 minutes until golden and cooked through.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: 200°C

7. Prepare Fruit Chaat

   While the pakoras are cooking, wash, peel, and dice the mixed fruits. Place them in a small bowl.

   Time: PT5M

8. Season Fruit Chaat

   Drizzle the yogurt over the fruit, then sprinkle black salt, black pepper, roasted cumin powder, and chaat masala. Toss gently.

   Time: PT2M

9. Serve

   Plate the hot chicken pakoras alongside the fruit chaat. Enjoy immediately.

   Time: PT0M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

350

Protein

25 g

Carbohydrates

30 g

Fat

12 g

Fiber

4 g