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Bread Pakora

Bread Pakora

Golden, crispy bread pakoras filled with spiced mashed potatoes, perfect for a snack or teatime treat

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

  • White Bread Slices: 6 slices, acts as the crispy outer shell
  • Boiled Potatoes: 3 medium, mashed, soft and fluffy filling
  • Green Chilies: 2 finely chopped, adds heat
  • Ginger Paste: 1 teaspoon, enhances aroma
  • Chaat Masala: 1 teaspoon, brings tangy kick
  • Salt: to taste, essential for balance
  • Fresh Coriander: 2 tablespoons, chopped, brings freshness and color
  • Besan (Gram Flour): 1 cup, forms crispy coating
  • Turmeric Powder: 1/2 teaspoon, gives color and flavor
  • Red Chili Powder: 1/2 teaspoon, adds mild kick
  • Ajwain (Carom Seeds): 1/2 teaspoon, aids digestion and flavor
  • Baking Soda: a pinch, helps puff batter
  • Water: as needed, to make smooth batter
  • Oil: for deep frying, ensures crisp texture

Instructions

  1. Preheat Your Equipment: Heat oil in a deep pan over medium heat until hot but not smoking.
  2. Combine Ingredients: Mix mashed potatoes, green chilies, ginger paste, chaat masala, coriander, and salt.
  3. Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Prepare the batter by whisking besan, turmeric, red chili powder, ajwain, salt, baking soda, and water until smooth and thick.
  4. Assemble the Dish: Spread potato filling on bread slices, top with another slice, cut diagonally into triangles.
  5. Cook to Perfection: Dip triangles into batter and fry in hot oil until golden and crisp.
  6. Finishing Touches: Remove and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  7. Serve and Enjoy: Serve hot with green chutney or ketchup.

Notes

  • Use day-old bread for better texture.
  • Keep batter slightly thick for better coating.
  • Fry in small batches for even cooking.
  • Taste filling before assembling to adjust seasoning.
  • Author: Monica
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Deep Frying
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 piece
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 3g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: bread pakora, indian snack, crispy pakora, potato filling, teatime snack