Appetizer – Chicken Phuraula (Nepali Food Recipe)

(Chicken Tenders Deep Fried in Spiced Lentil Batter)
INGREDIENTS
Batter:

• 2 cups flour of black lentils
• 2 beaten eggs
• 2 cups milk
• 1 teaspoon turmeric
• 1 teaspoon garlic paste
• 1 teaspoon ginger paste
• 1 teaspoon chili paste
• 1/4 teaspoon asafetida
• Salt and Pepper

Chicken:

• 2 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1-inch strips
• Oil for deep frying

Marinade:

• 1 tablespoon cumin powder
• 1 tablespoon mustard oil (vegetable oil can also be used)
• 3 fresh red chilies
• 1/2 tablespoon turmeric
• 1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon timur (Szechwan pepper)
• 1/2 cup yogurt
• 1 tablespoon garlic paste
• 1 tablespoon ginger paste
• Salt and Pepper

DIRECTIONS

• In a blender, combine all marinating ingredients to yield a smooth paste.
• In a large bowl, combine all batter ingredients to form smooth batter.
• Cover and refrigerate until used.
• Marinade chicken strips in marinade for overnight in the refrigerator.
• Pat dry the marinated chicken pieces before dipping into the spiced lentil batter.
• Dip in the batter and deep fry until the chicken tenders are golden brown.
• Serve hot with tomato achar.

Source: http://nepalicooking.tripod.com./appetizer.htm
Author: Tulsi Regmi