Chicken Tikka
Indian
Intermediate
AppetizerChicken Tikka Croquettes: Crispy Ramadan Iftar Snack
Chicken Tikka
100 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
22
Ingredients
Non Veg
Diet
Chicken Tikka Croquettes merge two culinary traditions: the smoky spice profile of North Indian chicken tikka and the European technique of breadcrumb-coated croquettes. During Ramadan, energy-rich yet portion-controlled snacks are preferred for Iftar to restore nourishment after fasting. These croquettes provide balanced texture; succulent, spice-infused chicken bound with mashed potatoes and sealed within a crisp crust. The tikka preparation ensures authentic depth of flavour, while the structured coating allows batch preparation for gatherings. Their compact form makes them ideal for sharing platters without compromising on aroma, heat balance, or structural integrity during frying.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
400 gBoneless chicken (small cubes)
½ cupThick yoghurt
1 tbspGinger-garlic paste
1 tspRed chilli powder
¼ tspTurmeric Powder
1 tspCoriander powder
½ tspCumin powder
½ tspGaram masala
1 tbspLemon juice
1 tspSalt
1 tbspMustard oil
2 medium Boiled potatoes (mashed, smooth)(about 250 g)
2 tbspFinely chopped onion
2 tbspChopped fresh coriander leaves
1Green chilli (finely chopped)
½ tspRoasted cumin powder
½ tspSalt
½ cupAll-purpose flour
¼ tspSalt
½ cupWater
1 cupBreadcrumbs
for deep fryingOil