Bread Pakoras

Bread Pakora

Bread pakora is a favorite breakfast and tea time snack in INDIA. Here is how you can make it at home. This is a wonderful breakfast munch.The breads stuffed with spicy tangy potato mixture & green chutney then enclosed in batter to give a perfect crisp snacker.

Ingredients -

Potato Filling:

• 4-5 Pieces Boiled Potatoes
• 1 Piece Green Chilli
• 3 Tablespoons Chopped Cilantro
• 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Amchur Powder
• 1 Cup Mint-Coriander Green Chutney (Optional)
• 1 Teaspoon Salt

Besan Batter:

• 2 Cups Besan
• A Pinch Hing
• 1 Teaspoon Red Chilli Powder
• 1 Teaspoon Garam Masala
• 1 Teaspoon Ajwain
• Water
• Salt
• Oil for frying
• 6 Slices Breads

Procedure -

For Potato Filling:

• Boil the potatoes. peel and mash them when they are warm.
• To mashed potatoes, add and mix coriander leaves, green chili, red chili powder, amchur powder and salt.

For Besan Batter:

• In Besan add ajwain, red chili powder, garam masala powder, asafoetida and salt.
• Add water for the desired consistency. Check for the seasoning. Add few drops of oil in the batter and keep it aside.

For Assembling Bread Pakora:

• Slice the bread into triangular slices
• Apply chutney on one side of triangular bread
• Apply mashed potato mixture evenly on the bread
• Cover this slice with another slice
• Press slightly and pick it by hand. Dip into besan batter to coat the breads
• Deep fry pakora in hot oil on medium flame till crisp and golden brown
• Enjoy with Tea or Coffee