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Goan Chicken Croquettes

Discover the mouthwatering goodness of "Goan Chicken Croquettes" which truly make the perfect tea time snack. These croquettes feature marinated chicken mince, aromatic spices, and crispy breadcrumbs, all mixed together and deep-fried to perfection.

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Main ingredientsChicken mince, Vinegar, Ginger-garlic paste, Oil, Cinnamon, Cloves, Onions, Green chillies, Tomato, Turmeric powder, Red chillies, Eggs, Potatoes, Dried breadcrumbs 
CuisineGoan
CourseSnacks and starters
Prep time40-45 minutes
Cook time25-30 minutes
Serve4
TasteSpicy
Level of cookingEasy
OthersNon vegetarian

Ingredients

  • 250 grams chicken mince
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • Salt to taste
  • 1½ tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
  • 2-3 tablespoons oil + for deep-frying
  • ½ inch cinnamon
  • 3-4 cloves
  • 2 medium onions, chopped
  • 2-3 green chillies, chopped
  • 1 medium tomato, chopped
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon red chilli powder
  • 2 eggs
  • 2-3 medium potatoes, boiled, peeled and mashed
  • ½ cup dried breadcrumbs + for coating
  • Tomato ketchup for serving

Method

  1. Take chicken mince in a bowl, add vinegar, salt and ginger-garlic paste and mix well. Set aside for 10-15 minutes.
  2. Heat oil in a non-stick pan, add cinnamon and cloves, mix and sauté till fragrant.
  3. Add onions, mix and sauté for 3-4 minutes.
  4. Add green chillies, tomato and salt, mix and saute on medium heat till the tomato is pulpy. Add turmeric powder and red chilli powder and mix well.
  5. Add chicken mince, mix and cook on high heat for 5-6 minutes. Take the pan off the heat and allow to cool.
  6. Transfer the mixture into a grinder jar and grind to a fine mixture.
  7. Transfer the ground mixture into a bowl, break 1 egg into the bowl, add boiled potatoes and ½ cup breadcrumbs and mix well.
  8. Divide the mixture into equal portions and roll into cylinders.
  9. Break the other egg into a bowl and whisk well. Spread dried breadcrumbs evenly on a plate.
  10. Heat sufficient oil in a kadai.
  11. Dip the croquettes in the egg, roll in breadcrumbs, slide into hot oil and deep-fry till golden brown and crisp. Drain on absorbent paper.
  12. Arrange the croquettes on a serving platter and serve hot with tomato ketchup.
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