Bread pakoda

Crispy Bread Pakora Recipe

Bread Pakora is a beloved Indian snack, perfect for rainy days or as an indulgent tea-time treat. Made with bread slices, spiced potato filling, and gram flour batter, it is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.

Ingredients For the Filling:

3 medium-sized boiled potatoes 2 green chilies (finely chopped) 1/2 tsp red chili powder 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp cumin seeds 1/2 tsp garam masala 1/2 tsp chaat masala 2 tbsp chopped coriander leaves Salt to taste For the Batter:

1 cup gram flour (besan) 1/4 tsp turmeric powder 1/2 tsp red chili powder 1/2 tsp ajwain (carom seeds) A pinch of asafoetida (hing) 1/4 tsp baking soda (optional, for extra fluffiness) Salt to taste Water (to make a thick batter) Other Ingredients:

6 slices of bread (white or whole wheat) Oil for deep frying Instructions Prepare the Filling

Mash the boiled potatoes in a bowl. Add green chilies, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, garam masala, chaat masala, coriander leaves, and salt. Mix well to form a smooth filling. Prepare the Batter In a separate bowl, combine gram flour, turmeric powder, red chili powder, ajwain, asafoetida, and salt. Gradually add water and whisk to form a smooth, lump-free batter. The batter should be thick enough to coat the bread slices. Assemble the Pakoras Take a slice of bread and spread the prepared potato filling evenly on one side. Cover with another slice of bread to make a sandwich. Cut the sandwich diagonally into two triangles. Fry the Pakoras

Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat. Dip each bread triangle into the gram flour batter, ensuring it is evenly coated. Gently drop it into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy on both sides. Remove and place on a paper towel to drain excess oil.

Serve Serve the bread pakoras hot with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, or tomato ketchup. Pair with a steaming cup of masala chai for the ultimate snack experience!

Enjoy your crispy, flavorful bread pakoras!