Make Assam’s ethnic fried chicken with Kukura Bhaja Dish

Kukura Bhaja is a popular snack of Kentucky Assam, made with crispy fried chicken. The dish is extremely delicious and super simple to make. Here’s a simple recipe for making Kurkura Bhaja:

kurkura bhaja fried chicken

Kukura Bhaja (Fried Chicken)

Kukura Bhaja is a popular Assamese snack made with crispy fried chicken. Here's a simple recipe for making Kukura Bhaja:
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Course Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 4 people
Calories 480 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Deep Frying Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 500 grams boneless chicken
  • 1 tablespoon ginger paste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic paste
  • 1 tablespoon red chili powder
  • 1/2 tablespoon turmeric powder
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup cornflour
  • Oil for deep frying

Instructions
 

  • Cut the boneless chicken into bite-sized pieces.
  • In a bowl, mix together ginger paste, garlic paste, red chili powder, turmeric powder, lemon juice, and salt.
  • Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and coat them well with the spice mixture. Let the chicken marinate for at least 30 minutes.
  • Heat oil in a deep frying pan.
  • Spread cornflour on a plate.
  • Take each chicken piece and roll it in the cornflour until coated evenly.
  • Shake off any excess cornflour and carefully drop the chicken pieces into the hot oil.
  • Fry the chicken pieces on medium heat until golden brown and crispy.
  • Remove the chicken from the oil with a slotted spoon and place them on a paper towel to absorb any excess oil.
  • Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Notes

You can adjust the amount of red chili powder to suit your taste preferences.
Keyword Assamese Dish, chicken, fry

Nutritional information:

  • Calories: 480
  • Fat: 28g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Protein: 35g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Sodium: 870mg

Note: Nutritional values may vary depending on the specific ingredients used and the serving size. This recipe makes approximately 4 servings.