Bread Pakora
Bread Pakora is a deep-fried snack made by dipping bread slices in a spiced chickpea flour batter and frying until golden brown.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| White Bread (slices, crust removed) | 10 | Count |
| Chickpea Flour (also known as besan) | 250 | Grams |
| Water (for making batter) | 200 | Milliliters |
| Potato (medium-sized, boiled and mashed) | 3 | Count |
| Green Chili (finely chopped) | 2 | Count |
| Ginger (grated) | 1 | Inch |
| Cumin Seeds (whole) | 1 | Tsp |
| Red Chili Powder (for spice) | 1 | Tsp |
| Turmeric Powder (for color) | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Salt (to taste) | 1.5 | Tsp |
| Coriander Leaves (finely chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Oil (for deep frying) | 500 | Milliliters |
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix chickpea flour, water, red chili powder, turmeric powder, and salt to form a smooth batter.
- In another bowl, combine mashed potatoes, green chili, ginger, cumin seeds, and coriander leaves. Mix well.
- Spread the potato mixture evenly on one slice of bread and cover with another slice to make a sandwich.
- Cut each sandwich into two triangles.
- Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
- Dip each bread triangle into the chickpea flour batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
- Carefully place the coated bread triangles into the hot oil and fry until golden brown on both sides.
- Remove from oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.
Prep
- Boil and mash potatoes 1 hour in advance.
Kitchen equipment
Deep Frying PanPaper Towels