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Golden crispy bread pakoras recipe on a white plate with chutney and ketchup, photographed top-down on a white kitchen table in a real homemade setting

Bread Pakora

Crispy golden bread pakora with a soft, flavorful inside – authentic Indian street-style snack perfect for breakfast or tea time.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Breakfast, Snack, Tea-time
Cuisine: Indian, Street Food
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6–8 slices Bread White or whole wheat
  • 1 cup Gram flour (besan) Main batter
  • 0.5 teaspoon Turmeric powder
  • 1 teaspoon Red chili powder Adjust to taste
  • Salt To taste
  • 2 Green chilies Finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon Coriander leaves Chopped
  • 1 pinch Baking soda Light texture
  • As needed Water For batter
  • As needed Oil For deep frying

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl For batter
  • 1 Whisk or fork To mix batter
  • 1 Deep frying pan / kadhai For frying
  • 1 Slotted spoon To drain pakoras
  • Some Paper towels / wire rack To remove excess oil
  • 1 Sharp knife & cutting board For bread prep
  • Set Measuring cups/spoons For accuracy

Method
 

  1. Mix gram flour, spices, chilies, coriander, baking soda; whisk in water until smooth batter forms.
  2. Cut bread into triangles; optionally stuff with spiced potato or paneer.
  3. Warm oil; test with a drop of batter – it should sizzle and rise.
  4. Coat bread slices fully in batter.
  5. Cook until golden-brown on both sides; drain on paper towels or rack.
  6. Enjoy hot with green chutney or ketchup.

Notes

Stuff with spicy potato mash, paneer, or even cheese for delicious variations. Serve immediately for the crispiest texture.