Bread Pakora
Craving an irresistible snack that’s crispy, flavorful, and easy to make? Bread Pakora is your answer! This classic Indian street food combines soft bread slices dipped in a spiced chickpea flour (besan) batter infused with bold flavors like garam masala, carom seeds, and fresh green chili. Deep-fried to golden perfection, each bite delivers a delightful crunch followed by layers of aromatic spices. Ready in just 35 minutes, these fritters are ideal for a quick breakfast treat, an evening tea-time delight, or a party appetizer. Serve them hot with tangy green chutney or ketchup for an unforgettable snacking experience. Perfectly suited for lovers of deep-fried comfort food, Bread Pakora is a must-try recipe for fans of Indian cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 pieces bread slices
- 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
- 0.75 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon garam masala
- 0.5 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
- 0.75 teaspoon salt
- 1 piece green chili
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves
- 2 cups oil
Instructions
Cut each bread slice into two triangles and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, add chickpea flour, red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala, carom seeds, and salt. Mix well.
Finely chop the green chili and coriander leaves. Add them to the flour mixture.
Gradually add water to the flour mixture, whisking continuously to form a smooth batter. The batter should be thick enough to coat the back of a spoon.
Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
Dip each bread triangle into the batter, ensuring it is fully coated.
Carefully slide the coated bread into the hot oil. Fry a few pieces at a time, avoiding overcrowding the pan.
Fry the bread pakoras until golden brown on both sides, turning them occasionally for even cooking. This should take about 3-4 minutes per side.
Remove the fried pakoras using a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
Serve hot with chutney or ketchup.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1342 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 123.0 g | 158% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.6 g | 88% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 767 mg | 33% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 57.1 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 5.8 g | 21% | |
| Total Sugars | 7.4 g | ||
| Protein | 15.2 g | 30% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 83 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 3.6 mg | 20% | |
| Potassium | 366 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
