Description
Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, Bread Pakora is a beloved Indian snack filled with a spicy potato mixture, perfect for tea time or as an appetizer.
Ingredients
- 6 slices bread
- Oil (as needed for shallow or deep frying)
- 1 ½ cups potatoes (cubed – about 3 medium)
- ¼ cup green peas (optional)
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1 sprig curry leaves (optional)
- 1 pinch asafoetida (hing)
- 2 green chilies (chopped)
- 1 teaspoon ginger paste
- 3 tablespoons coriander leaves (finely chopped)
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ½ teaspoon garam masala
- ⅛ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice (or as needed)
- ¾ cup gram flour (besan)
- 2 to 3 tablespoons rice flour (or cornstarch)
- ½ teaspoon red chili powder
- ⅛ teaspoon turmeric
- ½ teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ½ to ¾ teaspoon carom seeds (or ajwain or vaamu)
- Water as needed
Instructions
- In a pan, heat 1 tablespoon of oil and add curry leaves if using. Add chopped green chilies and ginger paste. Sauté for a minute. Then add cubed potatoes and green peas. Mix well and cook until the potatoes are soft.
- Add red chili powder, garam masala, turmeric, salt, and lemon juice. Mix everything and switch off the heat. Add finely chopped coriander leaves and let the stuffing cool.
- Take one slice of bread, place a generous amount of the potato mixture in the center, and cover it with another slice. Press down lightly to seal. Repeat with the remaining bread and stuffing.
- Prepare the batter by mixing gram flour, rice flour, red chili powder, turmeric, salt, and carom seeds in a bowl. Add water to make a smooth batter.
- Heat oil in a pan for frying. Dip each stuffed bread sandwich in the batter, ensuring it is well coated. Carefully place it in the hot oil. Fry until golden brown on both sides. Use a slotted spoon to remove them and drain on paper towels.
- For Bread Pakora in Air Fryer: Preheat the air fryer to 180°C (356°F). Brush the stuffed bread with a little oil and place it in the air fryer basket. Air fry for about 8-10 minutes or until crispy and golden brown, flipping halfway through.
Notes
Serve hot with mint chutney, tamarind chutney, or ketchup for a delightful snack.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: Indian