Where to Relish Delicious Chicken Pakoras in Calcutta

Calcutta is undoubtedly "The City of Joy"! Well...when it comes to taking pleasure in digging into mouthwatering delicacies, Calcutta or Kolkata is way ahead of other metro cities of India. I can go on and on with the essence of Kolkata fast foods, restaurants, where and what to eat and how to relish the magic and aroma of the mind boggling array of Kolkatan treats. I would start off with Chicken Pakora, which finds a special place in my heart, and I make no mistake to gorge on this blissfully delicious recipe once in a while! Although chicken pakora is a quintessential Indian recipe and available almost everywhere in India today, I really have no idea about its taste and way of preparation. I can only say that chicken pakoras in Kolkata are just out of this world and tastes heavenly!
                     
Here are my pick of some of the best chicken pakora outlets in Kolkata which are easy on your pocket:

• Bedwin
• Lazeez
• Bawarchi
• Kwality Restaurant
• Azad Hind Dhaba
• Bar B Q 
• Bedouin - Sher E Bengal
• Beijing
• Charcoal
• Charcoal Grill
• Chacha's Hotel
• Hatari
• New Punjabi Hotel & Restaurant
• Rahamania 
• Sabir  
• Sanjha Chula
• Canton

So go ahead and indulge in your favorite stop and gorge on their lip smacking chicken pakoras!

Chicken Sweet N Sour

People love eating lots of green veggies during summer months, as they are easy to digest and flush out the toxins from our body. But once in a while, it is okay to taste something delicious, so that you are not bored eating veggies. And what better way than savoring some delectable chicken recipes? While there are thousands of dishes prepared with chicken, this one is one of my favorites. It is easy to prepare and great to taste!

Ingredients: Chicken balls(preferably boneless) 10-12 pieces, Carrot-2, Cucumber-1, Large onions-2, Broccoli-7/8 pieces, Cabbage-200 gms, Lemon-2, Sugar-2 big tsp, Salt to taste, White cooking oil, Cornflour-1 or 2 tsp.

Procedure: Fry the chicken balls first and keep aside. Chop all the vegetables into small cubes and boil them in water, with little salt added to it. When it gets boiled, add lemon juice in it. Now add sugar. After that add the chicken balls in it.
Take cornflour, add a little water and make a smooth paste. When the broth comes to a boil, add this cornflour paste and keep on flame until it thickens. Serve hot garnished with onion rings!

Mouthwatering Chicken Cutlets

Though the Bird Flu panic has still not subsided, here's a mouthwatering dish which is a favorite among all chicken lovers. Enjoy!

To make Chicken Cutlets, you will need: 6 chicken breast fillets(boneless), onion paste 6 tsp, ginger paste 1 tsp, garlic paste 1 tsp, green chilli paste 1 tsp, vinegar 4 tsp, chopped coriander and parsley leaves 1 tsp each, garam masala 1 tsp, 3 eggs, oil(for frying), salt to taste.

Procedure: First soften the chicken breasts by pasting them lightly. Now mix onion, ginger, garlic, green chilli pastes, garam masala, chopped coriander and parsley leaves with the lightly-pasted chicken breasts, adding lemon juice or vinegar with them. Marinate for an hour. After an hour, add the eggs(yolk as well as whites) on top of the chicken fillets. Mix everything thoroughly and add salt. Coat both sides of the fillets properly with the paste. After this, coat the chicken fillets with bread crumbs. Heat oil in a shallow fry pan. When the oil becomes red hot, fry the fillets until they are golden in color. Serve hot with salad.