Afghani Chicken Pockets & Samosa Recipe | Ramadan Special Afghani Chicken Pockets

Afghani Chicken Pockets & Samosa Recipe | Ramadan Special Afghani Chicken Pockets 🧾 Ingredients — Afghani Chicken Pockets / Samosa (From Cook with Lubna recipe) 🔸 For Chicken Filling ½ kg chicken (small pieces or coarse mince) 1 tbsp oil 1 tbsp butter 2 tsp finely chopped garlic 4–5 green chilies (crushed or finely chopped) 1 tsp ginger-garlic paste 1 tsp crushed black pepper ½ tsp white pepper powder (optional) 1 tsp salt (or to taste) 1 tsp roasted cumin powder 🔸 Vegetables (added later) ½ cup finely chopped onion (≈ 1 medium) ½ cup finely chopped capsicum (≈ 1 small) 🔸 Afghani Creamy Sauce 1 tbsp butter 1 tsp finely chopped garlic 1 cup fresh cream (≈ 250 ml) (or thick malai / clotted cream) 3 processed cheese slices (or cubes) ½ tsp crushed red chili ¼ tsp black pepper powder ¼ tsp white pepper powder Salt — a pinch or to taste Fresh coriander leaves (small handful) 🔸 For Wrapping Samosa patti / spring roll sheets Mozzarella cheese (optional, for stuffing) Flour Glue (for sealing): 2 tbsp maida (all-purpose flour) 2–3 tbsp water (to make thick paste) 🔸 For Coating 2 eggs (OR cornflour slurry if egg-free) ¼ tsp salt ¼ tsp crushed red chili 4–5 tbsp milk Bread crumbs (for coating) 🔸 For Frying Oil (for deep frying) Air Fryer Version (Healthier — Less Oil) Preheat air fryer to 180°C (356°F) for 3–5 minutes Brush or spray pockets lightly with oil Arrange in single layer (don’t overcrowd) Air fry at 180°C for 8–10 minutes Flip halfway → cook another 5–7 minutes ✅ Ready when golden & crispy 👉 From frozen: add 3–5 extra minutes 🔥 Oven Baked Version Preheat oven to 200°C (392°F) Line tray with parchment paper Brush pockets with oil or melted butter Bake 18–22 minutes Flip halfway for even browning 👉 For extra crispiness: Broil/grill 1–2 minutes at end 🥣 Best Dips & Sauces to Serve These pockets taste amazing with mild creamy dips: 🥒 Mint Yogurt Dip 🍅 Ketchup or Chili Garlic Sauce 🧄 Garlic Mayo 🧀 Cheese Dip 🥗 Green Chutney Afghani chicken pockets, chicken pockets recipe, chicken samosa recipe, Ramadan snacks recipe, iftar snacks, creamy chicken pockets, cheesy chicken recipe, easy chicken snacks, crispy chicken pockets, chicken starter recipe, party snack recipe, frozen snacks recipe, homemade chicken snacks, samosa patti recipes, afghani chicken recipe, ramadan iftar recipes, quick chicken snacks, tea time snacks recipe