1.In a large mixing bowl, combine the chicken pieces with salt, ginger-garlic-green chili
paste, turmeric powder, red chili powder, chicken masala, and garam masala.
2.Add chopped onions, soya sauce, chopped green chilies, lemon juice, vinegar,
coriander leaves and curd. Mix everything well to ensure the chicken pieces are
coated evenly.
3.Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate for at least 45min to allow the flavors to
infuse.
4.After 45 min take marinated chicken and mix it with ragi flour, pressing gently to
ensure the flour adheres well to the chicken.
5.Heat oil in a deep frying pan or kadhai over medium heat.
6.Once the oil is hot, carefully add the coated chicken pieces one by one into the hot
oil.
7.Fry until the pakodas turn golden brown and crispy on the outside and are cooked
through inside.
8.Remove the fried chicken pakodas and place them on a plate lined with paper towels
to drain any excess oil.
9.Once all the chicken pakodas are fried and drained, transfer them to a serving platter.
10.Garnish with fresh coriander leaves and lemon juice( optional).
11.Ragi Chicken Pakodas are ready to be served hot with your favorite chutney or
sauce.
Special Programme for Promotion of Millets in Odisha
Directorate of Agriculture and Food Production, Dept. of A&FE, Govt. of Odisha
