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Bread Pakora

A popular Indian street food and snack, Bread Pakora features bread slices dipped in a spiced gram flour batter and deep-fried until crispy and golden. Served hot with chutneys, it's the perfect comfort snack for rainy days or any time you crave something delicious and crunchy.
Bread Pakora : Crispy Indian Street Food Snack You'll Love
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 0 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine Indian
Servings 3 people
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowls
  • Whisk
  • Deep Fryer or Heavy Bottomed Pan
  • Slotted Spoon
  • Paper Towels

Ingredients
  

  • 6 slices white bread or brown bread fresh or slightly stale
  • 1 cup besan (gram flour)
  • 2 tbsp rice flour for extra crispiness
  • 1 tsp ajwain (carom seeds)
  • 1 tsp red chili powder adjust to taste
  • 1/2 tsp turmeric powder
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds
  • 1 pinch asafoetida (hing) optional
  • 2 tbsp cilantro finely chopped
  • 1 tsp ginger finely grated
  • 1 green chili green chili finely chopped (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 cup water or as needed
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • 1 cup oil for deep frying
  • 1/2 cup mashed potatoes for stuffing (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp chaat masala for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine besan, rice flour, ajwain, red chili powder, turmeric powder, cumin seeds, asafoetida, cilantro, ginger, green chili, and salt. Gradually add water while whisking to form a smooth, thick batter with a flowing consistency (similar to pancake batter). Let it rest for 10 minutes.
  • Prepare the Bread: Cut each bread slice into halves or triangles. If making stuffed pakoras, take two slices, place a spoonful of mashed potato mixture on one slice, cover with another slice, and press gently. Trim off the crusts if desired.
  • Heat the Oil: Heat oil in a deep pan or kadai over medium heat. To test if the oil is ready, drop a small amount of batter - it should sizzle and rise to the surface slowly.
  • Coat and Fry: Dip each bread piece (or stuffed bread sandwich) in the batter, ensuring it's completely coated. Gently slide it into the hot oil. Fry 3-4 pieces at a time, depending on the size of your pan.
  • Fry to Perfection: Fry on medium heat until the bottom side turns golden brown and crisp, then flip and fry the other side. This should take about 3-4 minutes total per batch.
  • Drain Excess Oil: Using a slotted spoon, remove the fried bread pakoras from the oil and drain on paper towels to remove excess oil.
  • Serve Hot: Serve immediately with green chutney, tamarind chutney, or tomato ketchup. Sprinkle with chaat masala for extra flavor if desired.

Notes

 
🔹 Batter Consistency: The batter should be neither too thick nor too thin. A thick coating ensures crisp pakoras.
🔹 Oil Temperature: Maintain medium heat. If oil is too hot, pakoras will brown quickly but remain raw inside. If too cool, they'll absorb too much oil.
🔹 Stuffed Variation: For stuffed bread pakora, you can use mashed potatoes mixed with spices, paneer filling, or even leftover vegetable curry.
🔹 Make Ahead: The batter can be prepared 1-2 hours in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
🔹 Serving Suggestion: Best served immediately while hot and crispy. They tend to become soft when cold.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 9gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 580mgPotassium: 280mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 12mg
Keyword Bread Pakora, Deep Fried, Street Food, Vegetarian Snack
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