Paleo Bread Pakora
Indulge in the crispy, golden goodness of Paleo Bread Pakora—a wholesome twist on the beloved Indian street food classic, designed to align with grain-free and dairy-free diets. This innovative recipe features slices of grain-free bread, such as almond or coconut flour-based varieties, dipped in a spiced chickpea flour batter infused with aromatic cumin, coriander, and turmeric. The batter is further elevated with fresh green chili and chopped coriander, adding vibrant flavor and texture. Fried to perfection in nutrient-rich coconut oil, these pakoras are irresistibly crunchy on the outside and tender inside. Ready in just 35 minutes, this gluten-free snack pairs beautifully with your favorite Paleo chutney or dipping sauce, making it ideal for gatherings, cozy evenings, or an indulgent treat with a healthy twist.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 slices grain-free bread (like almond or coconut flour-based)
- 1 cup chickpea flour (besan)
- 0.75 cup water
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 0.5 teaspoon red chili powder
- 0.25 teaspoon turmeric powder
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons fresh coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 small green chili, finely chopped
- as needed coconut oil, for frying
Instructions
Cut each slice of grain-free bread into halves and set aside.
In a mixing bowl, combine chickpea flour, ground cumin, ground coriander, red chili powder, turmeric powder, salt, and baking soda.
Slowly add water to the dry ingredients and whisk until you get a smooth batter with flowing consistency.
Add chopped fresh coriander leaves and finely chopped green chili into the batter and mix well.
Heat coconut oil in a deep pan over medium heat for frying.
Dip each bread piece into the chickpea batter, ensuring it is well-coated on all sides.
Carefully place the batter-coated bread into the hot oil.
Fry the pakoras in batches until they are golden brown and crispy on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per batch.
Remove the fried pakoras with a slotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.
Serve hot with your choice of Paleo-friendly chutney or sauce.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1350 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 79.5 g | 102% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.0 g | 125% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 2387 mg | 104% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.0 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.4 g | 98% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.2 g | ||
| Protein | 53.1 g | 106% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 353 mg | 27% | |
| Iron | 15.1 mg | 84% | |
| Potassium | 1616 mg | 34% | |
*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.
